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Abstract Events in the Arab world have inspired hope around the world, but much could still go wrong. Elites, even where weakened, may be able to reinvent themselves. Additional informationNotes on contributorsElham Fakhro Elham Fakhro is a Research Analyst at the IISS–Middle East office in Manama, Bahrain. Emile Hokayem Emile Hokayem is Senior Fellow for Regional Security, also at IISS–Middle East.