From Arab Spring to Arab Autumn: Challenges, Catastrophes, and Hopes

The Arab Spring of 2011 was an explosive demonstration of the aspirations of people throughout most of the Arab World for dignity, socio-economic justice, and democracy. What has been gained and lost in this upheaval? What has been the impact of U.S. policy. What are the hopes for the future?

Sharat G. Lin writes on global political economy, the Middle East, labor migration, and public health. He is a research fellow and former president of the San José Peace and Justice Center, and a frequent visitor to the Middle East.

Free and open to the public

This event is part of the week-long 16th Annual Middle Eastern Heritage Celebration at San Jose City College.

Sponsored by the SJCC Office of the President, Associated Students Government, Diversity Advisory Committee,
Community Arts & Lecture Series, Office of the Vice-President of Academic Affairs, and EOPS.