Need of dire political reform to end the power of the establishment shown as Kuwait frees royalty
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.
American Election Coverage Disregard Syria Violence
Carnage engulfs major cities and rebels make gains but American election coverage disregard Syria
Kuwait Dictatorship Ignores Protester’s Democracy Demands
Kuwait dictatorship ignores protesters and are failing to champion democracy for their people
Turkey, US Relations Warming During Arab Spring
Turkey, US relations moving closer to democratic world as dictatorships show teeth
Kuwait Opposition Vows to Move Ahead With March
“We will remain peaceful whatever the cost,” Kuwait opposition vows ahead of coming march
Syria Opposition Reorganizing as Dictatorship Weakens
Syria opposition reorganizing in makeover meeting as fighters gain against dictatorship forces
Aleppo Rebels Use Web to Support Revolution
Aleppo Rebels in Syrian battle wage global campaign for war – with an Internet connection
Iraq PM Makes Move to Support Minority Sunnis
Iraq Prime Minister Maliki looks to reinstate disbanded army officers and move to support minority Sunnis rights
Kuwait Dictatorship Clampdown Draws US Scorn
Kuwait dictatorship clampdown finding resolve of political opposition is now unafraid of protest
Israel Remains Focus of American Foreign Policy
As Arab Spring continues, Israel plays central role in broad focus of American foreign policy