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Rising Restrictions on Religion

One-third of the World's Population Experiences an Increase The kinds of social hostilities that recently erupted in violence in Norway have been rising across Europe, a new report by the Pew Forum shows. Social hostilities involving religion have risen substantially...

The “Democratization” Process in Morocco: Progress, Obstacles and the Impact of the Islamist-Secularist Divide

Recent events in Egypt, Libya, and Tunisia show both the necessity for change in Morocco and the risks. Dramatic change can come about suddenly, but even a change in the regime may not necessarily bring about stability and better governance. Democratic forces must be...

A Theory of Everything (Sort Of)

LONDON burns. The Arab Spring triggers popular rebellions against autocrats across the Arab world. The Israeli Summer brings 250,000 Israelis into the streets, protesting the lack of affordable housing and the way their country is now dominated by an oligopoly of...

Tunisian voters register for ballot

TUNIS — Only about half of potential voters in Tunisia have registered to cast their ballot in October polls, the first since the January ouster of president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, early figures showed Sunday. Just over 3.7 million of an estimated seven million...

Morocco to hold early vote in mid-November

RABAT — Morocco announced plans Sunday to hold early parliamentary elections in mid-November, as the Arab world's longest-serving monarchy pursues reforms in response to protests inspired by the Arab Spring. During long overnight negotiations with the interior...