Libya’s Only a Part of Mideast Equation
What’s more important than Libya? At least four other countries. The outcome of the unfinished revolution in Egypt will affect the prospects for democracy across the region. The outcome in Yemen, where...
View ArticleSaudi Shi’ite Clerics Call For End To Protests
Leading Saudi Shi'ite clerics called on protesters to end two months of protests in the Saudi Eastern Province, in an apparent bow to government demands.
View ArticleIs The Tide Turning Against Arab Freedom?
In Bahrain, Libya, Yemen and Syria leaders are no longer caught by surprise; their defeat no longer seems inevitable.
View ArticleMiddle East Power Shifts Put Region In State Of Flux
A new cold war has begun between the US, Iran and their proxies.
View ArticleGod save the Arab kings?
Arab monarchies underpinned by religion have been unscathed by the Middle East uprisings – but they may yet be toppled.
View ArticleSaudi Arabia Tightens Hold on The Media
Saudi Arabia tightened its control of the media on Friday, threatening fines and closure of publications that jeopardised its stability or offended clerics.
View ArticleSaudi Arabia’s Halal and Haram Revolutions
Saudi Arabia used to oppose any radical political change in any part of the world, but not any more.
View ArticleU.S. Backing Enables Saudi Arabia to Crush Dissent in Bahrain
Oil Wealth, U.S. Backing Enables Saudi Arabia to Crush Dissent in Bahrain and at Home.
View ArticleBin Laden’s Ghost
Osama bin Laden’s death in his Pakistani hiding place is like the removal of a tumor from the Muslim world. But aggressive follow-up therapy will be required.
View ArticleMalaysian PM Would Send Peacekeepers To Bahrain
Malaysian premier Najib Razak says his country is willing to send peacekeepers to help "de-escalate tension" in Bahrain.
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