A historical account of the Arab Spring, including the events leading up to the string of protests, the people involved, the conditions of political instability, and the lingering aftermath.

Life of repression -- Pointing out: social media and revolution -- Pointing out: what's yours is Ben Ali's -- The dominoes fall -- Pointing out: giving voice to the Arab world -- Pointing out: a revolution by any other name -- Uncertain future -- Pointing out: off the air -- Pointing out: apologizing to a dictator -- Worldwide impact -- Pointing out: defecting from the regime -- Pointing out: hostage situation -- Timeline.