Observe Overtime

Oil Discovered in 1908

Decolonization After WWII, European empires began to unravel their control of the Middle East Countries that gained independence during this time included Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. Israel declared independence when the British withdrew from Palestine in 1948.

Oil Wealth Oil exports bring money to the region Financial strength precedes political independence Why are countries of the Middle East wealthy and their people poor?

The Arab Spring Started in Tunisia in December 2010 and ended in 2012 Spread throughout many of the Arab countries that gained independence after WWII It was youth-driven and often empowered by social media Democracy Free elections Economic freedom Human rights Employment Regime change Creation of Islamic regime

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Question How, in the long run, can more benefit if individuals refrain from taking too much? What sort of attitude do we need to have as individuals to achieve the goal of the greatest benefit for all?