Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Ten Years Later, Arab Spring Left Many with Unfulfilled Promises Dale Gavlak AMMAN, JORDAN - A decade ago, Arab Spring revolutions shook Middle East regimes, toppling a number of long-standing leaders once considered impervious to change. But analysts say the movement failed to attain popular aspirations for greater political influence. Now, 10 years later, no new political order has emerged. Massive Arab Spring protests swept away rulers in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya and Yemen 10 years ago. .