An Inquest into the Efficacy of Edmund Burke’s Political Ideas in Africa: the Case Study of the Arab Region

The paper tested whether Edmund Burke’s philosophy. The aim of the study was to establish his prescriptions’ efficacy in contemporary politics. This was established through documentary reviews, interview most of his ideas as relevant to contemporary politics; they help to explain the negative impacts of revolutions. From studying the ‘Arab Spring’ the paper established that the character of these revolts was consistent with Edmund Bur ideas. An eruption of revolts in one country is likely to have spillover effects other countries. Another key finding is that revolutions do not always deliver. However, strict adherence to these ideas can lead to irrational refusal of improvement. The paper concludes that the ideas need to be rationally applied depending on the situation.