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Most commentators agree that the Arab revolt has failed to reach its stated goals of democratic reform and human dignity. Although some have fared better than others, autocratic regimes from Egypt to Bahrain are still going strong.
The Arab Spring has had significant and far-reaching impact on regional dynamics; from the destruction in Syria, to the rise of ISIS, the ascension of the military in Egypt, the marginalisation of the Palestinian cause, and state collapse in Libya and Yemen. However, one of the most important changes that has not been widely discussed is in the nature of power and how it is yielded in the Arab world.
