Why the Phrase “Arab Spring” Should be Retired
It’s time to stop using a Western-based concept ten years on from the events that began the Arab Uprisings.
Tag: Arab uprisings
A Surplus of Deficits
From a political economy perspective, there are four key forces working against the peace and prosperity of Middle Eastern and North African states. To defeat them, robust institutions are essential.
Arab Spring Revisited
From Algeria to Sudan, the time for good governance is now
A Regional Order Contested
Extreme instability has prompted a fundamental reconfiguration of the contemporary Middle East; as the old order crumbles, a new one has yet to emerge
The Inflection Point
Reduced American focus on the Middle East going forward is just one of many changes with which Arab leaders will have to grapple in the coming years, and it is disorienting
The Real Debate That Islamism Should Spark
Is Islamism a dangerous trend of the future in Muslim-majority societies, or a natural passing phase only?
Understanding Sectarianism in the Middle East
Sectarian violence in the Arab and Muslim worlds is exacerbated by the role foreign powers play in the region, as well as local power rivalries.
Tunisia’s Disappointed Hopes
Within and beyond the Arab World, many see the Maghreb’s smallest country as a beacon of hope. Tunisians themselves aren’t so sure.
Libya’s Political Stalemate
Despite apparent progress toward a power-sharing agreement, Libya’s governing bodies still face problems of neutrality and representation that will hamper their ability to govern effectively.
On January 25, We Recall Beloved Egypt, and Ourselves
January 25 is probably the most meaningful moment to recall the Arab uprisings of 2011, because it captures the dynamics within Egypt that ultimately shape sentiments and events across much of the Arab World. Egypt remains at once both iconic and foundational to the Arab World, in so many realms—politics, economy, culture, sports, religion, secularism, civil society, the role of the military, and, most importantly, citizen rights and the exercise of power in the public sphere. » Read more about: On January 25, We Recall Beloved Egypt, and Ourselves »
My Search for Tahrir Square
Disillusionment with the January 25 revolution and what followed might be the first step towards a better, and more democratic, Egypt.
Egypt’s Revolution, Five Years On
More than ever before, it’s important to understand what we mean when we talk about the January 25 revolution.
Egypt’s Leaderless Revolution
The January 25 Tahrir Square uprising raised high hopes for change after years of dictatorship. But the failure of revolutionaries to organize and unite doomed the prospects for democracy.