Revolution in Egypt
Continuing Upheaval in the Middle East
World history has shown that revolutions are seldom easily predicted. The popular resentments and cultural conditions that precipitate uprising and regime change differ from place to place and time to time. Longstanding grievances can smolder for decades without incident or ignite into a full revolt within days. Most of the Middle East has been ruled by authoritarian figures for decades, although these leaders have long been accused of corruption and disregard for individual liberty, while ignoring the widespread poverty of their people. Power was passed down from father to son or from strongman to strongman, and there appeared to be…
