Arab Spring
Yemen’s fractured power struggle deepens its humanitarian, political crisis - opinion
As Yemen fractures between competing power centers, millions face poverty and hunger.
Protests and power vacuums: What the Arab Spring can teach us about Iran's protests
Egyptian President Sisi issues orders to study a possible pardon for activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah
'The Great Betrayal': Revolutions rarely succeed in the first attempt - review
Youssef Nada, key Muslim Brotherhood leader, dies at 94 in Europe
Youssef Nada, accused of terror financing after 9/11, dies at 94 in Europe.
Assad’s fall won’t revive the Arab Spring - opinion
The battle to oust Assad has long ceased to be about democratic reforms or justice for the Syrian people.
Egypt to hold elections in early December; Sisi looking strong
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi took power in 2013, deposing a short-lived Muslim Brotherhood government elected during the Arab Spring * reports of a crackdown on dissent before election season
Despite pressure, US move to cut aid to Tunisia remains unlikely
While existing assistance is likely to stay in place, Tunisian President Saied’s authoritarian bent may halt further cooperation and developing ties with the West
From Tunisia to Sudan: The last tragic acts of ‘Arab Spring’ era - analysis
Violence in Sudan and arrests in Tunisia represent important shifts that likely make the chances for civilian democratic rule returning even more distant.
Tunisia, Sudan in spotlight over democracy concerns - analysis
Hopes were high for both North African countries, but current developments raise questions for the region.
Tunisia is facing a mass exodus of youth
After the optimism of the Arab Spring, Tunisia’s youth are now trying to make the perilous journey across the Mediterranean to Europe for a better life.
New Tunisian constitution calls for Palestinian state, Jerusalem as capital
The right of the Palestinian people to their stolen land and the establishment of their state over it after its liberation, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif [Jerusalem] as its capital," the constitution reads.
Why is Tunisia's referendum so important? - analysis
If President Kais Saied triumphs in his quest for the new constitution, this will likely be praised in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, but critiqued by Ankara and Doha.
Musk's Twitter free speech promise may be tested in Middle East - analysis
Both Twitter and Facebook showed their potential to influence real-life events during the 2011 Arab Spring uprisings but many democratic gains were reversed.
