Asian Renewal (Seanathan)

In: Seanathan
The Asian Renewal, also called the third Arab Spring or the Arab thaw, was an array of political and social movements across the Middle East and East Asia. Including anti-government protests and uprisings, these events shaped the future of the Middle East, Korea, the Phillipines; and impacted World War 3.

It is generally considered to have lasted from 2032-2035.

The most noticeable affects of the movement included the democratization and secularization of Iran and the Unification of Korea. {| class="article-table"
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Asian Renewal
!Date !Location !Caused by !Goals !Status
 * The Middle East, Korea, the Phillipines, China
 * Authoritarianism
 * Political corruption and kleptocracy
 * Human rights violations
 * Inflation, poverty, and unemployment
 * Poor basic services
 * Energy crisis
 * Sectarianism (in Lebanon)
 * State terrorism
 * Absolute Monarchs having too much power(Saudi Arabia)
 * Government resistance to unification projects (North Korea)
 * Minority Supression (Iran, Pakistan)
 * Minority Supression (Iran, Pakistan)
 * Nationalism
 * Democracy and regime change
 * Economic equality and employment
 * Free elections
 * Removal of the Shah (Iran)
 * Human rights
 * Secularism
 * Unification with South Korea (North Korea)
 * Baloch Freedom (Pakistan, Iran)
 * Baloch Freedom (Pakistan, Iran)
 * Iran: In 2034, the Iranian theocracy abolished. Iran holds the vote for government, in which a slight majority of the people voted to establish a constitution monarchy. Maryam Rajavi is elected the first female president of Iran. The Economist Intelligence Unit democracy index classes Iran as a flawed democracy. (from an authoritarian state)
 * Jordan: Resignation of Akram al-Homsi 's falsely elected government in 2035, Kais Zayadin forms new government. New secular law established. The Economist Intelligence Unit democracy index classes Jordan as a hybrid regime. (from an authoritarian state)
 * North Korea: Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un pressured into making unification agreements with South Korea in 2033. Korea unifies as a loose federation in 2035. Kim Jong Un remains the "Supreme Leader of North Korea", but the role is solely ceremonial. After his death, the position is abolished.
 * Philipines: President Mateo Lucas Duterte forced to resign in 2035, ending the "Duterte Dynasty"
 * Syria: 2035 removal of Prime Minister Bishar Al-Assad, election of Jihan Sheikh Ahmed
 * Iran: Autonomy granted to the Baloch Republic under president Maryam Rajavi.
 * Israel: 2036 Removal of president Naftali Bennett, disbanding of the National Zionist-Yamina party. Accelerated peace talks between Israel and Palestine.
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Arab Spring (2010 - 2014)
A series of anti-government protests, uprisings, and armed rebellions that spread across much of the Arab world in the early 2010s.

Arab Winter (2014 - 2019)
The resurgence of authoritarianism, and Islamic extremism evolving in the aftermath of the Arab Spring protests in Arab countries.

Arab Summer (2018 - 2024)
Anti-government protests in several Arab countries, including Morocco, Tunisia, Jordan, Sudan, Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon, and Syria

Arab Freeze (2024 - ~2033)
Cold War between Iran and Iraq. Marked by proxy wars in Syria, Pakistan, Yemen, Lebanon, Israel, and Oman.

Asian Renewal/Arab Thaw (2033 - 2035)
Anti-government protests in several Arab and East Asian countries, ended with the democratic government installed in Iran and the unification of Korea.

World War 3 (2037 - 2042)
A global war that culminated in a defeat for the Sauds and China. Peace deals after the war led to the Arab rebirth

Arab Rebirth (2042 - 2055)
A rebirth of Middle Eastern culture and secular philosophy following World War 3. Marked with the establishment of secular democracies such as Mesopotamia.

Iranian Vote For Government
The Iranian vote for government was a nationwide survey that took place in 2034 after the removal of the Iranian Supreme Leader. The options were to reform into a constitutional theocracy, become a presidential democracy, or keep the government as it was.

Turnout:

87%

Results:

8% Keep the status quo

32% Constitutional Theocracy

52% Presidential Democracy

6% No Status Quo, no other preference

2% Other

"Duterte Dynasty"
The "Duterte Dynasty refers to the period in Filipino politics between the years 2016 and 2035 in which the presidency was held by a member of the Duterte family. This was one of the least democratic periods in Filipino history, and was marked by the war on drugs and authoritarian policies.

Rodrigo Duterte (2015-2022)

Sara Duterte (2022-2028)

Mateo Lucas (Stingray) Duterte (2028-2035) (resigned)