WIND: Freedom And Chaos In Egypt And The Middle East




Upstream Ideas show

Summary: Seven years ago Tunisian shopkeeper Mohamed Buoazizi's self-immolation sparked a revolt against autocrats and theocrats in the Middle East. So why did the Arab Spring never blossom? What key decisions did the Obama Administration make or not make to assist in the revolt? Who’s emerging as our crucial allies in the region? New York Times International Correspondent and Author of “Into The Hands Of The Soldiers,” David Kirkpatrick joins Dan and Amy to discuss.