What have we accomplished as a country since September 11th? Are we safer? I would not be able to answer that question.
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.
Is American Government Trusted on Syria War?
After controversial Iraq invasion, it may be impossible for American government trusted on Syria
Analysis of Syria Vote by Noted Academics
Wikinews interviews Scott Lucas, Eyal Zisser, Majid Raizadeh about military intervention and their professional analysis of Syria
North Korea is Key Ally of Syria’s Assad
Key ally of Syria’s Assad who has few allies is North Korea’s Kim Jong Un who gives full backing
Bahrain Opposition Pulls Out of Talks With Government
Bahrain opposition pull accuses the government of continued crackdown on Shiites despite talks
Jon Stewart Questions Validity of Obama ‘Red Line’
Newly returned host of Daily Show and comedian Jon Stewart questions validity of Obama and Congress on their competence related to Syria decision
Noam Chomsky: Attack on Syria is War Crime
Writer and historian Noam Chomsky: Attack on Syria calls for US to pull back despite the odds
One Look at the President’s Syria Gamble
The Economist looks at the reasoning behind Obama asking Congress to decide on Syria gamble
The Connected March on Washington and Syria
History should remind us that our first duty to democracy begins at home: A look at the March on Washington and Syria
Iraq PM Changes Rules to Get Third Term
Prime Minister successfully changes rules to get third term and allow himself to stay in power