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
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.
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
Arab League Calls For Assad to Step Down
Syrian Turmoil Still Leaving Dozens of Daily Casualties as Calls For Assad to Step Down Increase
Syria Rebels Take Town
Government Forces in Retreat as Syria Rebels Take Town: Is This Another Libya?
MPs Move Against Saleh’s Yemen Allies
Is Saleh’s Yemen Allies and Regime on the Way Out? A fading recovery and weak jobs growth change
Will Arab Nations Call Upon UN in Syria?
Civil war violence out of control as growing likelihood of Arab Nations call upon UN in Syria