Inspired by Egypt, protesters across the Middle East have taken to the streets in opposition to their governments. We look at the differences and similarities characterizing the uprisings. What factors influence the likelihood of lasting political change?
And how will the U.S. react to prolonged unrest in the Middle East, an area of strategic importance?
Guests:
Aaron David Miller, public policy scholar at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, former State Department adviser to six secretaries of state on Arab-Israeli negotiations and author of books including "The Much Too Promised Land: America's Elusive Search for Arab-Israeli Peace"
P.J. Crowley, assistant secretary of state for public affairs
Robert Springborg, professor in the Department of National Security Affairs at the Naval Postgraduate School
Ned Parker, Los Angeles Times reporter in Manama, Bahrain
Martin Fletcher, special correspondent for NBC News, and author of the new book "Walking Israel: A Personal Search for the Soul of a Nation"