After fighting for democracy during the Arab Spring, Arabs in North Africa, Middle East seem to think the economy suffers under democracy.
Middle East articles on Democracy Chronicles
View news about the struggle for democracy in the troubled Middle East where vast cultural change and persistent political violence cry out for democracy. Also see our World Democracy section and our articles on the ongoing Arab Spring.
In Israel’s Dysfunctional Democracy, The Rabbis Reign
Israel’s ultra-Orthodox MPs aren’t true public servants but rather soldiers for their Rebbes exposing people to COVID agony and death.
After Lebanon’s Collapse, Can an Election Fix The Country?
Lebanon has been facing political upheavals in recent years. The question is whether elections can fix and stabilize its politics.
What “Pro-Palestine” Student Groups Get Wrong
Back then – as now – this fit into a “colonialist” narrative of European Jews oppressing Arabs – an easy, eye pleasing but intellectually lazy fit.
Jordan’s Troubled King And His Bothersome Brother
Rivalry within the royal family is threatening Jordan’s stability. A king seen to be heading a corrupt state and a Prince loved by the people.
Qaṭar Rights Activist Could Face Death Penalty As Trial Begins
Human rights activist Abdullah Al-Maliki is still being pursued by Qatari authorities for his peaceful and legal actions in human rights.
Palestinians Elect West Bank Councils In Rare Democratic Exercise
The elections came after a decade of delays in Palestinian elections. They have raised much hope about stability in the territory.
Saudi Blogger Raif Badawi Freed After 10 Years In Prison
The family of Raif Badawi, one of Saudi Arabia’s most prominent political prisoners, has said the blogger is free after a decade in prison.
Women In Iran Are Leading The Struggle For Human Rights
In Iran, courageous women are demanding justice, freedom, equality, and basic civil liberties for all Iranians, despite facing abuses.
Israeli Lawmakers Debate Term Limits For Prime Minister
The Israeli Prime Minister has no term limits. This could change as the country’s parliament debates whether they should be imposed.