Describe recent divisions and changes to political systems in the Middle East.(1 point)
Responses
a) The rulers of various countries have used their power to eliminate term limits, which is a sign of a weak political system.
b) A lack of needed resources, such as food and medical care; social or cultural divisions; trauma from historical or contemporary events; and other factors caused protests.
c) The end of apartheid in South Africa, as well as the end of various dictatorships throughout the continent, including in the Sudan, caused a strengthening of political systems.
d) The regime changes of the Arab Spring were caused by division and frustrations with the region’s political systems, which caused protests in the region.
e) The ongoing conflicts in Syria, Yemen, and Libya have led to further divisions and instability in the political systems of these countries.
f) The rise of extremist groups like ISIS and Al-Qaeda have challenged traditional political systems in the Middle East, leading to further divisions and changes in governance.