Publication

The paper looks at the developments in the Arab world since the 2011 uprisings. Two of the three countries that have had elections since the uprisings – Tunisia and Egypt – have seen mainstream and more radical Islamists dominating. In Libya, a pragmatic and relatively secular politician who had been former Prime Minister during the rebellion did well. It is still too early to tell what these new governments will do, but as with many of the countries in the region, pressing economic problems may be the most important issue to tackle.