Dead economy for Palestinians limps along as Israeli siege remains as barrier to any advancement
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.
Leading Iran Democracy Dissidents Gain Freedom
Leading Iran democracy dissident release highly important sign of potential thawing in repression
Syria Civil Rights Advocates Endure War Chaos
Syria civil rights advocates battle against war chaos aiding civilians caught in constant fighting
Tunisia Journalist Released Ahead of Protests
Press worker’s plan to march brings freedom to Tunisia journalist released from jailed today
Syria Kurds Need Help From Democratic World
Syria Kurds need help caught between ruthless dictator, islamist rebels and rival in Turkey
Turkey’s Position on American Role During Syria Conflict
Modern Turkey remains caught between chaos of its neighbors and need for pluralistic society as shown in its hesitant support for any American role during Syria conflict
Turbulent Nation Could Elect First Gay Turkey Mayor
Conservative nation is changing rapidly as shown by campaign of activist seeking to be elected as first gay Turkey mayor in recent history at least
Noam Chomsky Denounces Syria War Build-up
Novelist Noam Chomsky denounces Syria War and claims US behaves as rogue state unconcerned with international laws it had a hand in writing after WWII
Yemen National Dialogue Moves Forward Against Odds
Conflict between regions seems to be ebbing as federal Yemen National Dialogue moves forward
VIDEO: What Does Congress Syria Vote Mean to Lawmakers?
PBS Newshour’s Scott Pelley interviews lawmakers about what the Congress Syria vote means today