Immediate precipitating causes of the Arab Spring in Syria - The 2011 Arab Spring activism in Egypt and Tunisia inspired Syrian protesters to take to the streets in demonstrations against Assad's regime.
In March 2011, violence broke out in Daraa, Syria, after a group of children and teenagers were arrested for writing political graffiti. Dozens of people were killed when security forces cracked down on protesters.
Long-term causes of the “Arab Spring”?
-Drought
-Population growth
-Political repression
-Uneven economy
-Corruption
-State violence
Key players –
Assad regime - It was founded by Hafez al-Assad. He died in 2000 and his son,
Bashar al-Assad, has ruled the country since.
Syrian Rebels -
Syria's Future
