Shaoqett Moselmane - The Arab Spring and its Consequences

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I’m excited to share this compelling talk by the Honourable Shaoquett Moselmane, a Lebanese‑Australian member of the NSW Legislative Council, about the Arab Spring and what followed. Drawing on his own migrant background and long community work, Shaoquett traces the spark in Tunisia — the self-immolation of Mohamed Bouazizi — and explains why the uprisings produced very different outcomes across the region. He lays out three broad pathways: rapid regime collapse, leadership change without systemic reform, and descent into violent civil war (as in Libya, Syria and Yemen). Shaoquett also examines how Gulf wealth, state repression and international reactions shaped responses, and why it’s still too early to claim a single narrative. This is a nuanced, human-centred briefing that connects Middle East politics to everyday hopes and hardships, and offers useful context for anyone interested in democracy, conflict and migration. Highly recommended viewing for students, community leaders and anyone wanting a clear, grounded Australian perspective on a complex global event.

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Don’t miss this thoughtful lecture from the Honourable Shaoquett Moselmane — Lebanese‑Australian, lawyer, academic and long‑time NSW Legislative Council member — as he walks us through the Arab Spring and its wide‑ranging consequences. Shaoquett brings a rare combination of lived experience (born in Beirut, migrated as a child) and public policy insight to explain how a single act in Tunisia — the self‑immolation of Mohamed Bouazizi in December 2010 — ignited protests across the Arab world.

In plain, direct language he outlines three broad outcomes of the uprisings: countries where regimes were quickly overthrown, places where leadership changed but the system stayed intact, and states that plunged into civil war (notably Libya, Syria and Yemen). He also discusses how oil wealth, regional power dynamics, international intervention and domestic institutions influenced each country’s path. Shaoquett is careful to stress complexity: it’s still too early to draw definitive conclusions about long‑term democratic transition across the region.

This talk is ideal for anyone interested in Middle East politics, migration perspectives, Australian foreign policy, or grassroots community work. If you value balanced analysis delivered with warmth and clarity, you’ll find plenty to think about here.

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