In the months that followed this previously unimaginable wave of change, Tunisia, Egypt, Libya and Yemen have set out on paths to electoral democracy that, though not uniformly and not without setbacks, show significant promise. But again, the focus on leadership selection has eclipsed the needs and aspirations of the citizens. As such, the greatest challenge for these new democracies remains: how to deliver the opportunity and dignity at the heart of the Arab Spring. Democracy in these countries will be short-lived if it does not deliver in a tangible way for the average citizen.
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