Step 1: Read both Angrist Ch. 20 “Trends and Prospects” and Lisa Anderson “Searching Where the Light Shines: Studying Democratization in the Middle East,” American Review of Political Science (2006): 189-214. • Step 2: Write an essay addressing both of the following question(s): o A) What is the future of politics in the Middle East, based on Angrist and Anderson’s essays? • i. Should we even bother discussing “democratization” or “reform” in the Middle East? o B) Using Syria, describe the changes you see ahead for the country and the chances for democratization or continuing authoritarianism.