The breathtaking events of the last week in Tunisia have many Westerners puzzled. First, many are asking why such a serene and seemingly stable little state like Tunisia is convulsing while countries like Egypt (the largest in terms of population in the Arab world) and Saudi Arabia are not.
GUEST COMMENTARY: The West should take note of events in Tunisia
Friday, January 21, 2011 | 12:49 p.m. CST;
updated 4:33 p.m. CST, Friday, January 21, 2011
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