Approval process for Iran’s Parliamentary candidates is based on much more than popular support
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.
Overlooking Oman’s Human Rights Record
If the United States is serious about being the standard bearer in protection of human rights, it should take a fair look at all countries and not allow for countries who are helping our policy objectives to get away with violations
47 Corpses and the New Saudi Dictatorship
Cries of anger across Shiite communities follow peaceful cleric’s execution by Saudi Dictatorship
An Arab Perspective on Pakistani Democracy
The flaws of Pakistani democracy pale in comparison to the Arab world’s failing politics
Will Assad Negotiate with Armed Groups?
If President Assad was truly concerned for his country’s future and for the stability of Syria, he would agree to a ceasefire that would see him step down as president and for a truly democratic process to take effect.
Reevaluating Five Years After Tunisian Arab Spring
Progress and disappointment mark five year anniversary of the revolutionary Tunisian Arab Spring
Growing Trend of Americans Learning Arabic Language
Defying anti-Muslim rhetoric in media, increase in Americans learning Arabic is sign of acceptance
Democratic Imperative to Make Israeli Arabs Full Citizens
Woeful relationship of Israeli Arabs in their own country compounded by walls of concrete and more
Why Terrorism Shouldn’t Worry You in 2016
We find ourselves here, in the year 2015, faced with an existential crisis. Are the capacities of man and all those things we have accumulated – the rule of law, democratic process, functions of civil society and so forth – under threat more so now than ever?
Another Failed Attempt to Elect Lebanese President
Competing political interests mean a 33rd attempt to elect Lebanese President has failed