- What do we mean by the Arab Spring, and why did it occur (i.e. what are the underlying “structural causes”)?
- How do we explain the timing of the uprisings (i.e. what were the “precipitating causes”) and how do we explain the variability of outcomes?
- How have these events contributed to the unraveling of the regional order? Be specific. Are there reasons for optimism or is the future of the region bleak?
