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Military Influence On Middle Eastern Democratization Following The Arab Spring, Andrew Fleming
Military Influence On Middle Eastern Democratization Following The Arab Spring, Andrew Fleming
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
Despite experiencing countless wars, sectarian extremism, imperialism, and authoritarian rule, very few events have impacted the Middle East more significantly than the Arab Spring. Starting in 2010, the Arab Spring marked a turning point in which the people of numerous Arabic states collectively gathered to protest and combat the oppressive regimes that had controlled the region for decades. The Spring was indicative of the strong, recurring ambitions for revolution and regime change across the Middle East, presenting the Arab nations with an opportunity to reform their states from within. For some Middle Eastern states, the Arab Spring served as a …
Democracy In The Mena, Alexandria Petrof
Democracy In The Mena, Alexandria Petrof
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
There is not sufficient evidence that the Middle East will be able to democratize effectively. First and foremost, most attempts of implementing democracy have failed. The landscape and lack of industrialization also plays a role in the inability to apply democratic systems into this area. Lastly, the educational system, or lack thereof, struggles to educate their children and citizens as a whole and education is one of the biggest factors in the success of democracy.