[fromdoon]

Here in India, we have also witnessed a series of street agitations against a corrupt political system that runs most of the country.

Though, It hasn't crossed the line, yet, and turned into violent protests like Kiev.

There are many things which have happened in the 21st century, but the rise of frequent civilian protests around the world is certainly the one that stands out. I am not a student of history, but this is the first time I am becoming more and more aware of such restlessness in the citizens of the world.

I guess, this is a kind of cycle. Political systems rise, become stable and stay for some time and then slowly the rot begins, which when reaches a certain tipping point, forces the masses to rise to make correction and then the cycles repeats.

The only difference being the timeline of the cycle, which seems to differ from region to region and from country to country.

I am sure there must be some literature/research dedicated to this phenomena.