Chapter One: Briefly discuss in full-sentence format what you consider to be some of the larger economic and political difficulties Arab peoples faced that contributed to the “revolutionary wave” in the Arab world? Supplement your discussion with bullet-point examples to support your argument.

1. Chapter Two: Briefly discuss in full-sentence format the common characteristics of the Tunisian and Egyptian states as dictatorial regimes. Why do you think protesters were successful in toppling their governments in Tunisia and Egypt? Supplement your discussion with bullet-point examples to support your argument.

Due: Friday December 11, Chapters Three and Four:

iii.                Chapter Three: Briefly discuss in full-sentence format why Yemen and Libya are referred to as weak states.  Who were the different groups who participated in the uprisings in Yemen and Libya and what were their motives? Supplement your discussion with bullet-point examples to support your argument.

1. Chapter Four: Briefly discuss in full-sentence format why you think protests erupted in both Bahrain and Syria (or if you are using the first edition discuss why it Algeria and Syria were considered surprises). Consider why these protests were unexpected. Supplement your discussion with bullet-point examples to support your argument.

Format:

• 12 Times New Roman Font

• single-space for the fully sentence summary

• single-space for the point-form responses

• provide title-page with your name, name of the assignment

• provide the class name and time of class meeting

• staple (deductions for not stapling paper)

• no-electronic submissions unless prior permission given by the instructor

• submit in class, or marks will be deducted for late submission any time after the class meeting

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