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Title: Politics, Education and Economies in the Arab Gulf States: Impact of 9/11 and Arab Uprisings
Authors: Muhammad Azam
Journal: International Journal of Human and Society (IJHS)
Publisher: Educational Scholarly Horizons
Country: Pakistan
Year: 2024
Volume: 4
Issue: 2
Language: English
In the aftermath of 9/11, the United States government intensified its calls for democratic reforms across the Arab world, marking a pivotal moment in the political evolution of the Arab Gulf states during the first decade of the 21st century. This increased pressure from the U.S. was followed by the Arab uprisings in the next decade that unfolded in countries such as Yemen, Syria, Libya, and Tunisia, further compelling the Gulf governments to consider additional reforms. The combined impact of the 9/11 attacks and these revolutionary movements raised significant questions regarding their influence on the reform agendas of the Gulf region. This paper aims to explore the extent to which these external events shaped political reforms in the Gulf, focusing on the constitutional and legislative changes initiated by the governments of the Arab Gulf states. In the wake of 9/11, the Gulf countries embarked on a series of political adjustments, with several notable developments in their constitutional frameworks. These reforms, both reactive and proactive, reflected the shifting dynamics of governance in a region under both internal and external pressures for change.
To explore the extent to which the 9/11 attacks and the Arab uprisings shaped political reforms in the Arab Gulf states, focusing on constitutional and legislative changes.
The paper analyzes constitutional and legislative changes in the Arab Gulf states in the aftermath of 9/11 and the Arab uprisings, drawing on existing literature, reports, and news articles.
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A["Analysis of Literature on Post-9/11 and Arab Uprisings"] --> B["Examination of Constitutional and Legislative Changes in Arab Gulf States"];
B --> C["Identification of Reforms in Education and Economic Sectors"];
C --> D["Assessment of Drivers and Impacts of Reforms"];
D --> E["Synthesis of Findings on Political, Educational, and Economic Evolution"];
E --> F["Conclusion on the Extent of Reform Shaped by External and Internal Pressures"];
The paper argues that external pressures from the United States following 9/11 and the subsequent Arab uprisings compelled Gulf governments to consider and implement reforms. These reforms, while varied in pace and extent, aimed to enhance stability and address domestic demands. The education sector was also reformed to counter radicalism, and economic liberalization, including changes to the Kafala system and dismantling of subsidies, was pursued.
The 9/11 attacks and the Arab uprisings significantly influenced political reforms in the Arab Gulf states, leading to constitutional and legislative changes, increased political participation, and reforms in education and economic sectors. These reforms were often a response to external pressure and internal demands for change.
The 9/11 attacks and the Arab uprisings served as pivotal moments that accelerated political, educational, and economic reforms in the Arab Gulf states. While progress has been made, the region continues to navigate a complex path towards greater liberalization, balancing internal and external pressures.
* Bahrain introduced a new constitution in 2002. (Confirmed in text)
* Qatar implemented its constitution in 2003. (Confirmed in text)
* In 2003, the King of Saudi Arabia instituted local councils, allowing voters to elect fifty percent of the municipal representatives. (Confirmed in text)
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