Egyptian journalist Hossam Bahgat is widely admired for his investigative reporting on the military
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.
Are Turkish Elections Heading Country Toward Dictatorship?
The President should adhere to real democratic principles where people have the right to voice their opinion even if it happens to be different than the government.
No Separate Justice – Free the Holy Land Five
Irene Siegel, PhD., moderated the vigil of No Separate Justice which happens every first Monday of the month outside the Metropolitan Correctional Center at 150 Park Row, New York City for the Holy Land Five.
Interview With HR Revolution Middle-East Magazine’s Founder
Presenting an interview with entrepreneur Mahmoud Mansi, a longtime Democracy Chronicles writer and the Founder of HR Revolution Middle-East Magazine based in Alexandria, Egypt.
Iraqi Prime Minister al-Abadi is Running Out of Friends
Dangerous times in Iraq compounded by Prime Minister al-Abadi’s ever declining political support
What Will Happen After the Latest Turkish Snap Elections?
Leftists, liberals and minorities line up against ruling party for Sunday’s Turkish snap elections
Guardian Council Approves Iranian Nuclear Deal
There must be a rigorous enforcement making sure that Iran does not cheat and continue forward on its enrichment program that many countries view as being hostile to peace in the Middle East and throughout the world.
Saudi Death Sentence For Democracy Protester Confirmed
Court upholds Saudi death sentence to include crucifying the Shiite leader for role in protests
Kurdish Lobbyists Descend on Capitol Hill
Conflict and regional discord has brought unprecedented numbers of Kurdish lobbyists to Washington
Failed Election Becomes Target of Egyptian Jokes
How local Egyptian jokes about the election’s low turnout help real democracy survive dark times