Arab Spring films revive days of Egypt, Tunisia revoltReuters
It offers a reminder that although Egypt is famous for its street sloganeering, Tunisia is the origin of the signature Arabic chant of the Arab uprisings, “the people want to bring down the regime”, as well as “Get out!”. “If you haven’t got it yet, …
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Arab spring election aftermath: Morocco moves ahead with reform agendaThe Hill (blog)
The G-8’s Deauville economic partnership with Arab Spring reformers is an important start. The US and others can assist Morocco’s ongoing reforms and regionalization with targeted assistance projects. Given its existing efforts, Morocco is not a heavy … |
Russia’s Arab Spring?New York Times
It is tempting to say that the success of the Arab Spring in (so far) Tunisia, Egypt and Libya might have served as a positive example for Russia. Unfortunately, though, Russians are notoriously prejudiced against Arabs and Muslims. If the Arab Spring … |
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Arab Spring 1 Year Later: Outlook Gloomy for Suffering ChristiansChristian News Wire (press release)
Called the “Arab Spring,” repressive governments crumpled like dominoes, changing the landscape of the Middle East and North Africa forever and sending shockwaves around the world. Unfortunately for the already minority Christian population in … |
Did America help stifle the Arab Spring?Salon
(Credit: Hamad I Mohammed / Reuters) As the Arab Spring blossomed and President Obama hesitated about whether to speak out in favor of protesters seeking democratic change in the Greater Middle East, the Pentagon acted decisively. … |
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