2 chapters across the catalog
Anti-government protests in Sudan have resulted in dozens of deaths following a state of emergency and media censorship. The unrest was triggered by a sharp increase in the price of bread, a recurring theme in Middle Eastern and African "color revolutions." The hosts suggest that "bread prices" often serve as a coded signal for intelligence-backed mobilization in the region.
Middle East Geopolitics and the Egyptian Revolution
Adam Curry shares insights from a Palestinian contact regarding the unrest in the Middle East. The contact claims the Tunisian revolution was genuine but argues the Egyptian protests were sparked specifically by Hosni Mubarak's attempt to install his son as successor and a rise in bread prices. The discussion also touches on the high rate of gun ownership in Yemen and the lack of unrest in Jordan due to fear of the police.
