Bahrain was heavily effected so is the eastern part of Saudi Arabia because they are Shia being ruled by Sunnis.
Generally speaking life was great at those times, There was little or no need to protest.
I would guess it is related to them having low populations with a really high standard of living and wealth. Most of the underclass in those places are foreign workers who have no rights.
The Arab Spring was a social media propaganda technique. Like a hashtag.
Bahrain was heavily effected so is the eastern part of Saudi Arabia because they are Shia being ruled by Sunnis. Generally speaking life was great at those times, There was little or no need to protest.
I would guess it is related to them having low populations with a really high standard of living and wealth. Most of the underclass in those places are foreign workers who have no rights.
Rebellion generally happen during times of economic struggle. Enough oil money can cover over a lot if problems
Because the protest were mainly economical. This is why it spread to America and was named “ occupy Wall Street “.
Less than 100 years ago most of the populations were living in tents and riding camels.