The Arab Spring began in December of 2010. Since then, rulers have been forced from power in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, and Yemen. Civil uprisings have erupted in Bahrain and Syria. Major protests have broken out in Algeria, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, and Oman, and minor protests have occurred in Lebanon, Mauritania, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, and Western Sahara.
These Arab Spring protests have shared techniques of mostly civil resistance in sustained campaigns involving strikes, demonstrations, marches, and rallies, as well as the use of social media to organize, communicate, and raise awareness in the face of state attempts at repression and Internet censorship.
Many demonstrations have met violent responses from authorities, as well as from pro-government militias and counter-demonstrators. These attacks have been answered with violence from protesters in some cases.
What is the point of all this protesting? The point is that the protesters desire those things that people everywhere want . . . jobs, education, food, housing, etc., and the ability to have a say in their own lives, including the right to remove from power those leaders who are perceived as not upholding their end of the bargain in the "Social Contract" with their subjects/citizens.
So, what do you see as the pros and cons of the Arab Spring from the USA perspective? It's survey time . . . CLICK HERE to begin! This is due by 5/8/12 at 11:59pm for 10 easy points. Rise up now and accept the challenge . . . control your own destiny . . . all it will cost you is a little of your time and brainpower!
Good Luck!
3 comments:
I find the Arab Spring movement to be similar to that of the 1950's and 60's US civil rights movement but on an even bigger scale. I can admire the purpose and desire to reform backwards government, speak out about injustices, and fight for civil rights, especially against ruthless dictators like Hussein and Gaddafi. However, doing so is at a major cost. There is a lot of violence and civil war chaos that results, the kind of chaos that makes it easier for terrorist groups like the Taliban to form. Also, once an old government is overthrown, it is difficult to create a new one. Oil prices and other resources from the region will become even more expensive and outside countries might feel like they need to intervene, causing possible wars and international conflicts. Overall, I admire the cause but do not like the consequences.
OK never mind totally did too much work, didn't see the survey lol
It was good thinking, though!
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