Change is Brewing in Saudi Arabia

     Acemoglu and Robinsons' idea of persistence and path dependency may appear to hold historically, but Saudi Arabia seems to be quite dissatisfied with this idea. They are opting for "Plan B": generate a critical juncture or two and perpetuate meaningful change. Saudi Arabia has been broiled in conflict in recent history and has fallen into civil war; their populace is aching for change.
   

      Their most recent push for cultural change has come as long oppressed Saudi women have begun to attempt to push off many of the long held restrictions that they have been held over. Currently, women in Saudi Arabia are not permitted to drive because of extremely strict interpretations of religious texts, but they are taking to the streets to demonstrate against this inequality. Women have planned group drives through main thoroughfares to bring the issue to the attention of their fellow women, their oppressors, and the world at large. Although no rules have been changed as of yet, support is growing, and change is imminent. Hopefully, this progressive movement won't stop with just new driving laws.