Abstract
In over a decade of analysing the political successes and failures of the ‘Arab Spring’ and the key political figures involved, it is easy to forget the predicament of the ordinary citizens that this tide of revolution washed over. In the countries that experienced these uprisings, the alterations in leadership have had a less profound impact on daily life than the economic and social changes that ensued. This paper will examine the long-term costs of the Arab Spring in terms of economic disruption and longer-term prospects of those living in states such as Egypt, Libya, Syria, Tunisia, and Yemen. By comparing data on key indicators from before and after the respective revolutions, the paper seeks to answer the questions: What are the true costs of a revolution? And were these revolutions ‘worth it’ for the average inhabitant: not just then or now, but into the future?
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 07 Jul 2023 |
| Event | 10th Oceanic Conference on International Studies 2023: OCIS 2023 - University of Melbourne and the School of Social and Political Sciences, Melbourne, Australia Duration: 05 Jul 2023 → 07 Jul 2023 http://ocis.org.au/ http://ocis.org.au/program/ (Program) |
Conference
| Conference | 10th Oceanic Conference on International Studies 2023 |
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| Country/Territory | Australia |
| City | Melbourne |
| Period | 05/07/23 → 07/07/23 |
| Other | The University of Melbourne and the School of Social and Political Sciences are excited to host the Tenth Oceanic Conference on International Studies on 5-7 July, 2023. Established in 2004, the biennial OCIS conference is the largest international relations conference in Oceania, providing an exceptional forum for research and discussion both from and about the region. We look forward to welcoming both new and returning attendees as we celebrate the resumption of in-person events. |
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