Revolution, a Rotation

As the people of the Middle East and North Africa respond to the continued repression of their economy and civil and human rights through protests and revolution, it is unclear whether the end will bring about lasting change and progress. Egypt and Tunisia have both been successful in removing the face of the old guard, but Tunisia has already fallen back into economic turmoil, while Egypt has continued to replace its government with new members of the old problem. But as countries watched the rapid transitions of Tunisia and Egypt, they are learning and adapting, using more force and repression to quickly reduce numbers and produce fear. In addition, many of these countries are economically and strategically important to western countries, and are being manipulated for other means. With these uprisings and fallacies in mind, Revolution, a Rotation, questions the future of their struggle and its conclusion.