Much ink has been spilt over the study of the causes and reasons behind the rise of the Arab people in what was called the “Arab spring” or the “Arab awakening” after decades of stagnancy and silence. All attempts have been overwhelmed and distorted by the concurrent conditions of the Arab world in relation to its social, political and cultural structure. Despite the fact that the Arab revolutions that swept important Arab countries by the beginning of 2011 from North Africa to the Middle East fall under such criteria, still the causes and roots of these uprisings at this very moment indicate some inherent potential drives that are the result of years of simmering. Even more strikingly, the underpinnings of the Arab revolutions can be traced also to a distrust of people in their governments and a deep understanding of the new world order triggered by the 9/11 events and the invasion of Iraq. This paper traces the impact of the 9/11 events on the Arab mindset ever since the Iraq war and how it resulted in the turmoil of the Arab revolutions.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Internal Distrust
- Failure of Democracy Promotion
- Awakening and Revolt
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to analyze the impact of the 9/11 events on the Arab mindset and how it led to the Arab revolutions. The author examines the factors that contributed to the unrest, including the failures of Arab governments, the influence of globalization, and the perceived hypocrisy of Western democracy promotion.
- The role of 9/11 and the Iraq War in shaping Arab public opinion
- The impact of globalization and Americanization on Arab societies
- The failure of Western democracy promotion in the Arab world
- The rise of political Islam and its influence on Arab revolutions
- The role of social and economic factors in fueling Arab unrest
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction explores the various explanations for the Arab Spring, highlighting the widespread dissatisfaction with authoritarian regimes and the perceived role of Western interference. The author argues that the 9/11 attacks and the subsequent War on Terror played a significant role in shaping the Arab mindset and contributed to the uprisings.
The chapter "Internal Distrust" delves into the deep-seated distrust of Arab governments among their citizens, particularly following the economic downturn and the perceived corruption within the systems. The author suggests that the 9/11 attacks exacerbated these existing tensions and fueled anti-Western sentiment.
The chapter "Failure of Democracy Promotion" examines the inconsistencies in Western democracy promotion policies and their impact on Arab perceptions. The author argues that the perceived double standards and the prioritization of stability over democracy created a sense of disillusionment among Arabs.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key concepts explored in this paper include the 9/11 attacks, the Arab Spring, autocratic regimes, political Islam, democracy, globalization, Western intervention, and the role of the United States in the Middle East.
- Quote paper
- Abdelkrim Dekhakhena (Author), 2013, How 9/11 Triggered the Arab Spring, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/276367
