A new diplomatic tool has been added to world politics–rewriting the maps while a revolution is going on. The Syrian opposition has been changing the names of places in Syria that refer to Assad’s regime on Google Maps. The Syrians have protested to the United Nations, but to no avail. I don’t think there are many historical precedents for such activities (although changes AFTER a revolution are rife). I truly admire the creativity of the protesters.
The Egyptian revolution continues to confound. This article from the Los Angeles Times is depressing since it documents a move away from gender equality in the revolution. It is probably too early to tell whether this is a decisive setback or just a temporary one.
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