Iraq protests in Sunni areas show anger over PM Maliki’s time as country’s leader: Many call for Iraq PM’s ouster for new leaders in blighted country
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.
Egypt Constitution Adopted: What Will This Mean?
Nation has come dangerously close to serious crisis as new Egypt constitution adopted today: Egypt secularists oppose fiercely parts of new constitution
Israel Election Season Launched as Right Wing Gains
More bellicose Israel foreign policy possible, right wing leaders battle for leadership: Israel election season launched as Netanyahu warns of Iran threat
Gulf Dictatorships United in Fear of Iran Dictatorship
Gulf dictatorships are led by oil giant Saudi Arabia against religious rivals in fear of Iran dictatorship
Civil Groups Call for US Democracy Push in Iran
US Democracy Push in Iran as dictatorship continues to repress its people, keep bellicose foreign policy worldwide: Iran dictatorship could come under increasing sanctions from US
Protest Seeks Release of Morocco Political Prisoners
African nation continues to see protest movement grow as dictatorship’s inaction on Morocco political prisoners bites hard. Morocco protests seek freedom for jailed human rights activists
Violence Raging as Syria Humanitarian Catastrophe Unfolds
Syria rebels continue push into government territory as war reaching critical and violent stage
Protesters in Bahrain Demands Removal of PM
Dictatorship continue to resist protesters in Bahrain demands risking wider problem: Bahrain democracy transition should move forward quickly to halt crisis
Slow Motion Yemen Arab Spring as Generals Fired
President Hadi took power during Arab Spring protests, now firing old guard generals: Slow motion Yemen Arab Spring continues with no elections scheduled
Immigrant Workers in Jordan Dictatorship Face Abuse, Rape
Life continues to grind immigrant workers in Jordan into ground like many Arab dictatorships: Abuse of Jordan foreign workers is widespread modern slavery