The Democracy Mirage in the Wake of the Arab Spring: Legal Perspectives of External Dynamics
Keywords:
Arab Spring, Democracy Mirage, External Dynamics, Legal Perspectives, Democratic GovernanceAbstract
The Arab Spring, which was a remarkable series of revolutions that broke out in late 2010 in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, was triggered by discontentment with authoritarian regimes, the gap that existed in terms of economic disparity, inequality and lack of social justice. Through this revolution, the inclusive reforms that were promised, brought about hope of a wave of democratic change. Nevertheless, the pre-revolutionary society and the post-revolutionary society are comprised of a complex interplay of different factors, such as external and internal, both have shaped the post-revolutionary landscape. This article focuses on the external links among the main players such as international powers, regional actors, and multinational corporations, and also how their interventions are dynamically perceived across the MENA region. This research paper on international law, human rights principles, and governance theories searches for the real tendencies that might either support democracy and human rights or may have the opposite effect in countries that had their Arab Spring. Transformation processes after the Arab Spring are scrutinized by using comparative case studies and accountability perspectives. This research explains the necessity of respecting legal norms in the context of the shifts that are emerging after the revolutionary events in the Arab world. Fairly, it also provides pragmatic policy suggestions aimed at building long-term democratic governance. Future studies will enquire into follow-up assessments and explore emerging challenges like public rights and gender issues. By a thorough analysis, from externalities to the circumstances of the law, the article highlights the role of political dynamics in guiding the transition towards democratic systems which is resilient to external factors.
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