Artists and the Arab Uprisings Author:Lowell H. Schwartz, Dalia Dassa Kaye, Jeffrey Martini Regional artists can play a positive role in shaping public debate and supporting democratic transition in the Middle East. This report explores the challenges artists have faced since the Arab uprisings, U.S. government programs to support arts in the region, and the wide array of nongovernmental activities to engage Arab artists, offering reco... more »mmendations to improve support for these artists.« less