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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.
PHOTOS: Rally at the White House to Stop Endless Wars
It was the 12th anniversary of Shock & Awe, the U. S. attack on Iraq on Saturday the 21st of March but, it’s been 24 years since the U.S. has been dropping bombs on the country of Iraq
Arab Spring Year Four: Nation by Nation Analysis
Violence, religious extremism and struggling peaceful democracy movements in Arab Spring Year Four
How to Interpret the Iranian Mullah Power Struggle
Poorly organized opaque process for determining Iranian Mullah power leaves much to be desired
Israeli Election Results Critical to the Future of Middle East
As we shall see in the next few days, this has turned into a very important election that may help determine the future for Israel, the Middle East and the United States
Reflecting on a Sombre Arab Spring Fourth Anniversary
Arab Spring fourth anniversary remembrance marked by scars of political violence and dictatorship
753 Iranian Executions Mark 12 Year High
Dissidents, juveniles, prisoners of conscience and criminals are among spike in Iranian executions
Police Accused in UAE Political Activist Disappearances
Police invites to UAE political activists followed by disappearances raising fear of crackdown
Behind Arab Christian and Druze Voter Apathy in Israel
Druze voter turnout mirrors Arab-Christians with Arab Spring in focus during Israel’s election run
2015 Free Speech Protections Key to Democracy
Warning that safety of 2015 free speech advocates is at risk from state and individuals actors