Tag: Arab Spring
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Arab Spring Lessons: Why Iran Protests Should Heed History’s Warnings
Understanding the Arc of the Arab Spring The Arab Spring began as a wave of popular uprisings across the Middle East and North Africa, sparked by economic frustrations, political repression, and a demand for dignity. It offered a vision of collective action and counter-elites resistance. Yet, it also exposed the fragility of momentum and the…
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Arab Spring Lessons: Why Iran Protests Should Heed the Tunisian Wake‑up Call
Introduction: A Quiet Anniversary with Loud Echoes This week marks a somber milestone many global observers overlooked: the beginning of a chain of events that reshaped the Middle East and left an indelible imprint on modern politics. While Tunisia’s 2011 revolt is often cited as the spark that ignited the Arab Spring, its echoes continue…
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Arab Spring can serve as warning for Iran protests
Introduction: A warning from history As Iran remains a focal point for political tension and civil demands, observers are revisiting a chapter of recent history often described as a spark that grew into a regional upheaval. The Arab Spring showed how quickly protests can intensify, how fragile regimes can be, and how complex the aftermath…