Middle East Rebellions: The Dreams and the Reality

Hosted by Warren Olney Feb. 24, 2011 National

Libya may be in the midst of a civil war, but it's only one of many countries in the throes of rebellion. Is there a common factor? Friday, on To the Point, all over the Middle East and Northern Africa, there's high unemployment and little hope for young people, a majority of the population. Will revolution mean opportunity? What are the risks of unmet expectations?

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