How an unusual discovery has brought light to a forgotten part of world history and reawakened the passions of an ancient community that was violently displaced from its ancestral land, fully aware it was never going to return.
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.
The Full Story of Iranian Dissident Maziar Bahari
Jon Stewart film drawing attention to Iranian dissident Maziar Bahari plight and others like him
VIDEO: Inside Look at Jon Stewart’s Iranian Dissident Film
Daily Show comedian and director Jon Stewart’s Iranian dissident film based on playwright Maziar Bahari, jailed and tortured for political activism
Considering Israeli Arab Rights and Social Equality
Jewish groups in America hold discussion on Israeli Arab Rights and current Palestinian protests
Syria War Money Politics Favor Defense Industry
In US push to military action, Iraq and Syria War money politics benefit defense contractors
Colbert Takes on ISIS Response of Political Pundits
Obama and Fox News better watch out because comedian and fake news anchor Stephen Colbert takes on ISIS controversy by poking fun at political football it as become in Congress
Sister in Campaign to Free Jailed Iran Dissident
His sister is the best ally of jailed Iran dissident Saeed Malekpour who has been sentenced to death
Syria War Journalists Dodge Dangers for Access to Conflict
Few professions risk violence and even torture as do modern Syria War journalists inside active conflict zones
Iraq PM Resigns And Creates Avenue for Nation’s Survival
War-weary people hope for future peace talks as strongman Iraq PM resigns power to new leadership
PM Erdogan elected as Turkey’s First President
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been declared Turkey’s First President since the country changed from a system which the President was elected by Turkey’s Parliament to a more democratic system which was passed through a referendum in 2010.