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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.
Thousands Protest in Syria: Remember Hama Massacre
Massive and Growing Protests Against Hama Massacre in Major Cities as Plan for Democracy Goes UN
Egyptians Protest Government After Soccer Deaths
Gruesome Death Toll Force New Wave of Heavy Violence as Egyptians Protest Government After Soccer
Sunni’s Return to Iraq Parliament After Hiatus
With Return to Iraq Parliament, Is Iraq Pulling Itself Together Without the U.S.?
The Common Sense of Thomas Paine in the Arab World
Thomas Paine in the Arab World: Hopefully, over time and with some luck, it will gradually become possible for Arab citizens to see their politicians in the same honorable light as American citizens see our politicians: a necessary evil
Arab League Abandons Syria Mission
Arab League Abandons Syria, Is the Next Step the UN? Russia, China Siding with Syria Gov’t
100 Dead in Two Days of Spiking Syria Violence
Diplomacy Begins at UN on Civil War But China and Russia Veto Action Amid Spiking Syria Violence?
Egypt Protests Refuel Revolution in Tahrir Square
Massive Demonstrations on One Year Anniversary of Uprising of Revolution in Tahrir Square
Arab League Calls on UN in Syria
Can Grouping of Dictatorships Stand-up for Democracy? Arab League Calls on UN
Egypt’s Emergency Law Lifted – After 40 Years!
Egypt’s Emergency Law Lifted But Progress Still Tentative as New Parties Quarrel