Thomas Friedman - New York Times - had this opinion piece about the causes - his "back-of-the-envelope-list" - of the unrest in the Middle East, Libya, etc. The headline suggests that much more unrest can be expected, but this article from Al Jazeera raises questions: 'Reform not revolt' in Algeria .
However, it is Friedman's list that is interesting. He points to obscure factors that has a tinge of credibility. E.g., the election of a black president with a middle name of Hussein. But Friedman's piece is worth the read to see how he links these factors: Obama, Google Earth, Israel, Beijing Olympics, and Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad.
However, it is Friedman's list that is interesting. He points to obscure factors that has a tinge of credibility. E.g., the election of a black president with a middle name of Hussein. But Friedman's piece is worth the read to see how he links these factors: Obama, Google Earth, Israel, Beijing Olympics, and Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad.
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