Tuesday, February 1, 2011

The Young Democracies of the Arab World? « Student Activism

The Young Democracies of the Arab World? « Student Activism

The Young Democracies of the Arab World?

Tunisia ousted a dictator seventeen days ago, and its people are struggling toward democracy. The median age of the people of Tunisia is 29.

Egypt has seen millions of people take to the streets this morning, and appears to be on the verge of overthrowing its unelected President. The median age of the people of Egypt is 29.

Palestinian officials announced today that they will be holding their first municipal elections in five years “as soon as possible.” The median age of the people of the West Bank is 20, and the median age of the people of Gaza is