Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright Discusses the Arab Spring

Today’s announcement of Qaddafi’s death is a reminder of the remarkable geopolitical shift taking place in North Africa and the Middle East, one that has the opportunity to radically alter decades of static rule, corruption and oppression. The Arab Spring, or Arab Awakening, or Great Uprising certainly also creates vast challenges, and for the international community, great levels of concern. From a U.S. foreign policy perspective, what are the ramifications of these political upheavals and will the U.S. be able to adapt to a changed political environment in the Middle East and North Africa?

These key questions form the basis of an episode in this year’s Great Decisions television series on PBS, produced by the Foreign Policy Association and airing in January. Great Decisions met with top policy makers, academics, activists, and journalists to discuss some of today’s most crucial debates, including the Arab Spring.

Below is a preview of Great Decisions’ interview with former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, who shares her thoughts on the upcoming challenges for countries in the midst of the Arab Spring.

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