Why hasn't the Arab Spring lived up to its initial promise?

Let's compare the change from monarchy to democracy in major European countries 1. Russia - people live in bad conditions, not much reforms, the last Tsar made a few changes but too little too late. Revolution breaks out, royals killed, dictators take over, revolution again. Problems with democracy continue to this day. 2. read more

Let's compare the change from monarchy to democracy in major European countries 1. Russia - people live in bad conditions, not much reforms, the last Tsar made a few changes but too little too late. read more

World; Editorial; March 21, 2011 Issue; The Arab Spring The Arab Spring. Suddenly, people all over the Arab world are feeling a sense of pride—and the West is paying attention. read more