Main challenge to ruling Sabah family sidelined as ruling sees Kuwait opposition leader imprisoned
Middle East articles on Democracy Chronicles
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Are Israeli Arab Votes Crucial in Tight Election?
Netanyahu finds that increasing turnout of Israeli Arab votes crucial to future as Prime Minister
Egyptian Court Label Hamas a Terrorist Organization
Government officials in Cairo, Egypt have officially labeled the armed wing of Hamas as a terrorist organization, following numerous attacks inside of Egypt
Bahrain Opposition Party Tweets Bring State Probe
Government start criminal probe into Bahrain opposition party tweets showing Arab Spring protest
Famous Turkish Novelist is Worried About His Country
Government’s persistent battle with opposition media concerns famous Turkish novelist and Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk
Israeli Prime Minister Vote Set to Be Close Contest
Netanyahu faces tight race against resurgent opposition in closely watched Israeli Prime Minister vote
Egypt’s Digital Revolution Suffocates Under New System
As Sisi government bends increasingly towards dictatorship, Egypt’s digital revolution is dying
Hagel Warns NATO of Potential Divide as He Exits
Hagel Warns NATO will have to focus on all regions at the same time despite the fact that there are many challenges ahead that will threaten its mission
Powerful Turkey Spy Chief Declares Run For Election
Ruling party sets up political clash as Turkey spy chief declares run after surprise resignation
VIDEO: Hostility Toward Dissent at David Petraeus Talk
On October 30th 2014, 74 year old former CIA Analyst of 27 years Ray McGovern was arrested outside the 92nd Street Y in NYC where former CIA director and retired military general David Petraeus was speaking at an event.