Arab Spring: Seasons of a Word.

The article discusses the status of the Arab Spring Uprisings, a series of revolutionary uprisings in Arab countries including Egypt, Libya, and Syria, particularly addressing the history of the term Arab Spring and its changing meaning over time. It comments on objections to the use of the phrase from politicians and journalists, claiming that in does not accurately represent the increasing tendency for Islamist ideology. Other topics explored include extremism in Arab Spring nations, the rapid expansion of politicalized Islam, and the election of Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi.