Arab Spring
Tahrir Square was the scene of huge demonstrations during the "Arab Spring." Where is Tahrir Square located?
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Arab Spring Protesters have a variety of demands which include, but are not limited to the following:1) Democracy: Arabs want a hand in how their own governments create policy as opposed to the dictatorships in the Arab World that masquerade as republics when there are no elections. This is especially pertinent in countries like Syria or Bahrain where the unelected leadership represents the views of a minority religious group.2) Economic Self-Sufficiency: Many Arabs see the current government s as having inadequately built up their economies both in terms of the governments' failure to create jobs and build internal infrastructure as well the governments' failure to make sure that grains like rice and corn remain affordable to the "average Dick and Jane Arab".3) So-Called First Amendment Rights: Many Arabs, especially from unrepresented minorities (like Christians, Shiites*, Sunnis*, Bahai'i, and Zoroastrians) want the ability to openly pray to their Gods in their proper context and to do so on equal footing with the predominant religion (either Shiite or Sunni Islam). Arabs also want to have the freedom to criticize their leaders and to protest freely against them if need be.4) Citizenship over Race/Religion: A major trend in the Arab World has gone unrecognized by the authorities prior to the Arab Spring. Most people in Arab countries belong to a certain ethnic, religious, and tribal group that the state identifies and discriminates between. Many protesters in the Arab Spring would prefer official recognition that all people who live within the borders of a country are citizens regardless of race or religion and should have equal rights and privileges.5) Transparency: Arab Regimes are notoriously corrupt. Nepotism, racism, and many other non-meritocratic means are used to promote people into positions of power and wealth. Arab Spring Protesters want a government that is accountable to its people and that functions based on meritocracy.
World War I significantly catalyzed Arab nationalism by undermining Ottoman control over Arab territories and exposing the weaknesses of imperial rule. The war's aftermath, particularly the Sykes-Picot Agreement and the Balfour Declaration, fueled Arab disillusionment with Western powers, as promises of independence were often betrayed. The resultant nationalist movements sought to unify Arab regions and assert independence, laying the groundwork for future political movements and the quest for self-determination in the Arab world. Thus, the war not only intensified national consciousness but also set the stage for the complex geopolitical landscape in the Middle East.
Muhammad Hosni Sayyid Mubarak resigned from the office of president on 2011 February 12 amid civilian protests.
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Terrorists have already hijacked the Arab Spring and turned it into an Arab Winter; this question is four years too late. If they had wanted to prevent this, the demonstrators and protesters needed to create political outreach organizations and civil society groups that can effectively compete with the Islamist political outreach organizations.
The Arab Spring movement is the rebellion of the Arab peoples against their tyrannical dictators. So far a number of murderous dictators have been overthrown. It remains to be seen how they will be replaced. Since the Arabs do not have a tradition of self government predictions are difficult to make.
Arab Spring happened on 2010-12-17.
The Arab Spring was primarily caused by widespread dissatisfaction with authoritarian regimes, lack of political freedom, economic inequality, high levels of corruption, and a desire for democratic reforms among the citizens of various Arab countries. These factors, combined with the influence of social media and the success of similar movements in other regions, helped spark the protests and uprisings that characterized the Arab Spring.
Several countries experienced significant protests and political changes during the Arab Spring, including Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Yemen, and Syria. These uprisings led to the overthrow of dictators and sparked widespread political reforms and instability in the region.
The Arab Spring began in Tunisia in December 2010 when nationwide protests erupted over high unemployment, corruption, and lack of political freedom. The resignation of President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali marked the start of the broader movement across the Arab world.
People who are pessimistic about the turn that Arab Spring has taken, considering its empowerment of Islamists and the Syrian Civil War, have decided to rename the Arab Spring as an Arab Winter.
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