As our special report in this issue argues, behind the political stagnation of the Arab world a great social upheaval is under way, with far-reaching consequences.

• 正如本期杂志的特别报道所阐述的，在阿拉伯世界政治上停滞不前的背后，一场社会剧变正在悄然发生，并将伴随着深远的影响。