Conflict continues deepens as gruesome Syria violence rages and dictator fails to snuff rebellion
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.
End the Israeli Siege on Gaza: Chomsky
Jewish-American scholar and activist Noam Chomsky called for end to Israeli Siege on Gaza
Democratic Opposition Calls For More Kuwait Protests
Dictatorship on Ropes as Attempts to Stall Reform Backfire in Calls For More Kuwait Protests
With Iran’s Economic Troubles Comes Risk of Chaos
Amid Iran’s economic troubles, a local author is asking: Iran’s Economy Collapse – What Me Worry?
Kuwait Democracy Protests Clash With Dictatorship
Over 100 people hurt as riot police and Kuwait democracy protests clash on hot city streets
Kuwait Police Beat Protesters to Prevent Demonstration
On Sunday Kuwait police beat protesters of the pro-democracy opposition who were gathering for massive demonstration
On Arabs, Ottomans and Modern Turkey
Turkey can leverage its unique history and lead region into arms of democratic world. If Turkey is to retake its place as the center of Muslim thought and power, as it has every right to do, it must stand up to the dictatorships on its borders and embrace its true allies in the democratic world.
Fatah Claims Victory Following Local West Bank Elections
Reformed Fatah movement seeks legitimacy by controlling contentious West Bank elections
Lebanon Assassination Brings Fear of Escalation From Syria
Marginal democracy is being tested by revolution, war in Syria and new Lebanon Assassination
Kuwait Dictatorship in Crackdown on Opposition
Political turmoil in Persian Gulf as Kuwait dictatorship in crackdown on those calling for reforms