Internet

The Internet played a significant role in Egypt and the many other revolting countries in the Middle East this last year. Protests were triggered in Egypt, late January, where young people grouped up and coordinated on Facebook. They protested the government and the government blocked internet sites. However, citizens continued to display information online via Facebook and twitter where people from across the world watched. The revolts occurred with much influence from these social websites and the help of young people with new ideas. The internet is playing a larger role in politics than ever before and is affecting participation, especially in young individuals in their late teens to early twenties.