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Wissam Yafi has a lot of guesses on what will happen.
Do you agree with his forecasts?
Democracy in the Arab World: New Realities in an Ancient Land?
Democracy is finally making an appearance in the ancient lands of the Middle East, as witnessed by the recent uprisings known as the "The Arab Spring."
Wissam Yafi, an expert in technology and international development, believes geo-economic, geosocial, technological, and geo-political forces will lead to inevitable changes in the Arab world.
Economic forces will make these governments cut many of the social services offered, putting people out of work, which will lead toward democratic alternatives.
Technology is another major binding force connecting populations across the Middle East, which will mean less censorship-something that has been widespread in many parts of the Arab world.
People will continue to challenge the status quo as rapid urbanization, population growth, and movements toward self-determination grow.