William Lafi Youmans notes that Seib's prediction that the Al Jazeera effect will lead to changes in the politics of the Middle East was realized in the early 2010s during the Arab Spring, with new media provoking widespread debate and unrest within the region.
William Lafi Youmans mengatakan prediksi Seib bahwa efek Al Jazeera akan memancing perubahan politik di Timur Tengah terwujud pada awal 2010-an saat Musim Semi Arab; media baru memicu perdebatan masyarakat dan unjuk rasa di kawasan itu.