Dilemmas of Partnerships in the Arab World

By Tijan Ramahi. At the beginning of the “Arab Spring“ many were optimistic that this might bring about the long awaited meritocracy to Arab societies and position the young and (especially women) so that they could exert influence. With the exception of Tunisia that, despite continuing assaults on civilians, is celebrated as a somewhat successful example of the so-called revolution, most Arab countries not only retain their rigid structures of oppression but the grip has tightened. Read more...