The West can learn harsh lessons from Arab Spring

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The West can learn harsh lessons from Arab Spring
While President Obama was in London extolling the Arabs for seeking the kind of democracy enjoyed in the West, the Spanish were occupying the main square in Madrid demanding the same things as the Arab protesters. Related Stories All this talk about multi-tasking is falling on deaf ears WikiLeaks: Despite the fury, the need to talk soon took over WikiLeaks analysis: Despite the fury, the need to …
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Police in Athens have struggled to control anti-government demonstrations that coincided with public service strikes over more proposed austerity measures.