Middle East
In Iran, grand economic surgery and terror combine
February 1, 2011As winds of change blow across the Middle East from Tunisia to Egypt to Yemen it will be interesting to see if the flame of resistance is reignited on the streets of Iran.
Read moreEgypt uprising is turning point for region and U.S.
January 31, 2011When the mass uprising in Tunisia spread to Egypt last week, it took a qualitative turn: Egypt occupies a highly strategic position in the region and has for decades been a linchpin of American policy there.
Read moreTunisian uprising inspires democracy fight
January 27, 2011The North African country of Tunisia exploded with a mass democratic uprising in December 2010 and it is still unfolding today with regional repercussions.
Read morePalestinians press UN recognition, Israel confronts political turmoil
January 19, 2011With Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations broken down, Palestinian leaders are pursuing “plan B," Israel is in political turmoil, and the U.S. has not said what it plans to do.
Read moreWikiLeaks and the struggle for peace
December 16, 2010The ongoing debate around WikiLeaks gives organizers, historians and activists, an opportunity to draw bigger-picture conclusions.
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