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The Impacts of Western Influence and Economic Development on the Arab Spring

The Impacts of Western Influence and Economic Development on the Arab Spring. Maria Hamdouchi & De ’ Ahna Johnson. Research Question.

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The Impacts of Western Influence and Economic Development on the Arab Spring

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  1. The Impacts of Western Influence and Economic Development on the Arab Spring Maria Hamdouchi & De’Ahna Johnson

  2. Research Question • As Middle Eastern and Northern African countries experienced the Arab Spring, how did the United States and its respective stakes in the region affect their outcomes?

  3. The Middle East Since 1970 • The Modern Middle East • Regime Change Revolution War • We Are GLOBAL • Interdependent Economies • Speculation and Protection • Arab Spring 101

  4. The Debate • Some Scholars would Argue… • Economic Stability, Corruption, Will of the People • Among other factors • The Argument • Countries with Stakes • What was the main factor that influenced the outcomes of the Arab Spring?

  5. Hypothesis • Because of its stakes in the Middle East and North Africa, the United States influenced the outcomes of certain Arab Springs, favoring the successes of certain countries and the preservation of the status quo in others. Influence on Arab Spring Outcome Influence on Arab Spring Outcome Western Interests for Non Oil Countries Western Interests for Oil Countries

  6. Selection Problems

  7. Arab Countries and Arab Spring Outcome

  8. Selection Case Studies • Presence of U.S. naval Base • Bahrain’s GCC Status • Why did we choose these countries? • Clearly illustrates the relationship between western interests and arab spring outcomes.

  9. Egypt

  10. Syria

  11. Libya

  12. Bahrain

  13. Methodology • Trade as a Percentage of GDP • Per Capita GDP • Energy Production • Net Oil Trade with the United States

  14. Take-Away Points • Western Influence Economic Development Arab Spring • We expect to find a positive correlation Growth vs. Western Influence Military Intervention Outcome of Arab Spring Relational Western Interests

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