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Saudi Arabia articles on Democracy Chronicles

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​News about the struggle for democracy in Saudi Arabia.​ Saudi Arabia is not a functioning democracy.​ ​​​​​According to Freedom House, "political parties are forbidden, and organized political opposition exists only outside the country". Also see our articles on the Middle East and religion - a touchy subject for the Saudi royals.

Faith-Based POTUS Tourism

May 8, 2017 by David Anderson, J.D. Leave a Comment

Faith-Based POTUS Tourism

For his inaugural trip abroad our President has picked an unpredictable but thematically consistent itinerary. He’ll be stopping at the Vatican, then on to Israel and Saudi Arabia.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Israel, Italy, Jewish People, Middle East, Palestine, Religion and Democracy, Saudi Arabia

The Tactics of Saudi Arabian Lobbying Against 9/11 Bill

March 7, 2017 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Saudi Arabian Lobbying

It seems Saudi Arabia has a powerful new ally when it comes to lobbying: American military veterans

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Middle East, Military Voting, Money Politics, Political Lobbying, Saudi Arabia

The Collapse of Yemen is Due to Saudi Arms

January 7, 2017 by Hassan Elhage Leave a Comment

Collapse of Yemen Saudi Arms

While the United States is not openly involved in attacks, there is evidence that the weaponry being used indeed originates from the U.S., which creates an unfortunate direct link to the unlawful engagements being committed.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Yemen

Another Ex-Congressman to Lobby For Saudi Arabia

November 27, 2016 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Lobby For Saudi Arabia

Former California Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon will join a group of his colleagues and lobby for Saudi Arabia

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Dictatorships, Middle East, Money Politics, Political Lobbying, Saudi Arabia

Saviors For the GOP and the Islamic Religion

November 6, 2016 by Abdirahman Mohamed Dirye Leave a Comment

GOP and the Islamic Religion

The damage ISIS, Al-Shabab and their kind has done to Islam continues to worsen. Our scholars’ silence has been an approval of the multiple cults that now compete for the chance to establish themselves

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Religion and Democracy, Republicans, Saudi Arabia, Somalia

Is Trump Organization Raising Money From Foreign Governments?

September 6, 2016 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Trump Organization Raising Money

Saudi government among investors in Trump Organization according to new investigation

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Money Politics, Republicans, Saudi Arabia

New Report Exposes Saudi Guardian System For Women

July 17, 2016 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Saudi Guardian System

Human Rights Watch releases damning report on the impact of the Saudi Guardian system

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Women Voting Rights

Saudi Arabia Has No Place on UN Human Rights Council

July 1, 2016 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

UN Human Rights Council

Saudi role on UN Human Rights Council questioned by Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Middle East, Saudi Arabia

Somalia Wants Peace and Not Terrorism

June 10, 2016 by Mohamud Ahmed Leave a Comment

Somalia Wants Peace

The Somali people want peace. Somalia wants peace. I want peace. That is where the international community and the federal Government of Somalia can work together.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, Somalia

Beirut Proves Resilience of the You Stink Social Movement

May 23, 2016 by Hassan Elhage Leave a Comment

You Stink Social Movement

The You Stink Social Movement has won over social media and the Lebanese youth, which has effectively exploded in excitement and with great enthusiasm to partake in further steps that will progress the movement

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Democracy Protests, Lebanon, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Syria

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