Over the past decade, a transformation in political culture has become apparent. There are new ways of thinking and challenging power. This edited book investigates the current status, nature and dynamics of the new politics that characterizes social movements from around the world which are part of this new revolutionary wave. Spanning case studies from Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, Europe and the USA, this book examines the varied manifestations of the current cycle of protest, which emerged from the Global South, as they found expression in various parts of the world. It will interest students and scholars of globalization, social movements and international politics.