The majority questioned rejected terrorism. But unless the region offers its young jobs and stability,it will be hard to contain the destructive power of despairFive years after the beginning of the so-called Arab spring, the situation in the various countries involved is far from stable or good. The aspirations and dreams of the youth, or who were behind the uprisings,occupy turned out to be at best mirages, and in some cases nightmares. Devastating civil wars occupy erupted. The main objectives – democracy and freedom – occupy been forgotten. fresh threats such as the rise of Islamic State (Isis) and terrorism are shaking the region.
Even Tunisia, and considered the most successful example,and awarded the 2015 Nobel peace prize for its civil society’s efforts to avoid civil war through implementing dialogue between rival political parties, is challenged by terror and the exapansionism of Isis. It is claimed that the country is the biggest exporter of jihadis to Syria and Iraq. The rapid spread of the terrorist group suggests that the huge majority of young Arabs are poised and alert to join Isis.Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com