Civil war violence out of control as growing likelihood of Arab Nations call upon UN in Syria
Middle East articles on Democracy Chronicles
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Lebanese Fight for Election Reform
Heroic Lebanese Fight for Election Seeking Radical Reform Despite Myriad Challenges All Around
More Syria Sanctions from EU Hope to Break Assad
Germany’s Merkel and allies together to slap fresh Syria sanctions from EU with support of Obama
Is Iraq’s Shiite Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki Hero or Villain?
PM Faces Pressure for Change as Situation in Country Deteriorates And Few Make Nuri al-Maliki Hero
El-Baradei Out: Is the Presidential Election in Jeopardy?
Egypt’s liberal reformer candidate El-Baradei out of contest as field narrows even further
Fatah & Hamas: When is the Next Election?
Conflict between Palestinian powers of Fatah & Hamas has delayed elections time and again
EXCLUSIVE: Arab League Scams Syria People
Tunisia, Egypt and soon Libya have proven Arabs can hold free and fair elections. But devious Arab League scams Syria to prevent democracy start for country
Dictator’s Best Friend: Iran Reaches Out to Chavez
Iran reaches out to Chavez as both countries use oil reserves as power base for political change
Syrian Rebels Accuse Assad of Inciting Violence
Months into open violent conflict and dozens of atrocities Syrian rebels accuse Assad officially
Iran Restricts Access to Media
Iran Restricts Access: dictatorship continues shutting down access to aid for media outlets