By Fawaz Almotlak With the fall of the Assad regime, the picture of what was once called the Arab Spring, which began in 2010, becomes complete—drawing the curtain on a dark era in several Arab countries. New political systems have started to emerge, forming a presence that paves the way for the next phase. Notably, Yemen, where the regime was overthrown several years ago, remains mired in ongoing internal conflict. Numerous media studies reflect a deep thirst among Arabs—especially the younger generation—for broadening democratic foundations and drawing on Western experiences in progress, all while maintaining alignment with the nature, identity, and distinctiveness of Arab societies. Arabs aspire to engage with the world and contribute to the international community, which raises the most urgent question at this historic turning point: will the people of the region learn from the setbacks that have hindered their integration into the modern world? Especially now, as the media has tur...