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regimes, they are not sufficient explanation for the MENA region, given that other regions did manage to make the transition to democracy even though they had a similar presence of these variables. For example, civil society was week in sub Saharan Africa, although a democratic transition was still present (Bellin 141). Prerequisites for democratization are not a sufficient approach to explain resilience of authoritarianism. The MENA region authoritarianism lies more in the present conditions…

of their power through others submitting giving the dominator even stronger power. In North Country the women and even some men gave in to the oppressors not realizing that only gave over their power. The women where to afraid to testify with Josie because they feared their work lives would only become worse. In The Stoning of Soraya M. you see Ali is able to get the mullah to submit by dangling his past…

the industrial revolution, European countries colonized Asia and Africa through their system of colonialism, the end of domination and the formation of new, independent states. Nonetheless, in the 20th century, the Middle East faced many ethnic and religious tensions, colonialism and nationalism at the attempt of transforming their crumbling country. Events in the Middle East are similar to events during decolonization in Asia and Africa because they both had issues of colonialism, portrayed…

Battlefield 4 Battlefield 4 is a first-person shooter (FPS) set in modern day warfare. The game brings a sense of all out warfare and destruction to its players. Released originally on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC Battlefield is known for its realism and addictiveness. Create by a Swedish gaming development company (Dice) and published by EA in 2013. Battlefield 4 was one of the best battlefield games to be released by Dice due to its amazing graphics and overall variety in gameplay. Battlefield has a…

Before entering the course, I believed that democracy in the Middle East was a viable option but that, because of many cultural reasons, was not the best option for that region. Now, having taken this course and learned about the different aspects of Middle East governance, I do not think that democracy is a viable option at all. It is not the matter of democracy cannot succeed in the Middle East or anything like that, it is the matter of democracy not being properly suited for societies like…

For some, the Arab spring (whether is understood to be successfully or not) certainly represent the turning point in relations in the Middle East. A hundred years since the creation of borders between the countries of the Levant, the Maghreb and the Middle East, there was their collapse. When one mentions the Middle East, it is seen as a huge area where ancient civilizations were, some of the oldest cities in the world, but also the young states of today. A hundred years after rendering the…

The Influences of Languages in the Maghreb Language is regarded as the most basic means of expression across every culture and has continued to have significant impacts throughout history. Language precedes art as the most basic means of expression since it consists of unique personality, which is a reflection of the individual that speak it. Language basically solidifies the figurative thought processes and conveys information, aspirations, values, and beliefs. Cultures use language to…

Arab Spring Arab Spring made trending news due to many protests happening in Syria, Algeria, and Tunisia. It all started with a man who lived in Tunisia named Mohamed Bouazizi according to (Gutierres). Bouazizi was unemployed, the food prices were high, and he was harassed by public officials. When that occurred, he set himself on fire on December, 2010. This got the attention of many people in the Arab World. "The people want to bring down the regime," as stated in the article (Occupy Wall…

Numerous social issues are spreading rapidly around the world, but the social issue of child soldiers has had a drastic increase in recent years. Currently, about 250,000 child soldiers exist worldwide (“Child Soldiers” World Vision). Although the recruitment of child soldiers has existed for several years, currently in various regions rebellious organizations along with military forces of countries have increased the recruitment of child soldiers. Specifically, children in the Middle East face…

Omar Ahmed Sayid Khadr born september 19 1986 is a canadian citizen who attracted numerous attention when his childhood story was reviled. Omars was sent to various prison camps like guantanamo bay, millhaven institution, bagram air base and many others. Omar was detained at age 15 and is now 31 When omar was young his dad practically brainwashed him with his poor role modeling and bad behavior and into thinking wrong was right. Over the years he got lost and didn't know what oh what to…