Ehud R. Toledano, “Middle East Historians and the Arab Spring: Early-Days Assessment," Sharqiyya, special edition (Fall 2011): 4-11 (original) (raw)

This article assesses the implications of the Arab Spring on the field of Middle East historiography and social science analysis. It discusses the shortcomings of experts in predicting the uprisings and the need for scholars to reevaluate their assumptions about the region's political stability. Through a critical lens, the article emphasizes the importance of humility and adaptability among researchers in response to the significant societal transformations witnessed following the Arab uprisings.