It's very clear that most Arab regimes are on edge over the possibility of the spread of the protests in Tunisia and Algeria. Arab columnists and TV shows have been excitedly debating the real causes of the protests and what they might mean, while in country after country warnings are being sounded of a repeat of the "Tunisia scenario." It's not at all clear whether these protests actually will spread yet, as regimes on high alert will not be taken by surprise and local conditions vary dramatically.
The U.S. and EU should stay out of it entirely! No comment, no actions. Let the people of Tunisia sort out their own affairs.
ReplyDeleteExactly but France wants to help Ben Ali's regime to "improve security". So...
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