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Published in: HomeEgypt, and the thirty years of solitudeThe epic events in the Arab world’s heartland are also a lesson in the loneliness of power, says Goran Fejic.
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Published in: HomeTunis, Cairo and beyond: susceptible authoritarians may yet really topple, but questions abound
Updated Friday 8am Mubarak's second television address shows that he will fight on and try and turn the tables on...
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Published in: HomeThe middle-east path: towards awakening
The democratic mobilisations in Tunisia, Egypt, Yemen and elsewhere are lighting a beacon across the middle east and...
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Published in: openSecurityTahrir Square burns: a postcard from Egypt
An American in Cairo reflects on the experience of events there today and calls on the US to throw off its ties to...
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Published in: openSecurityPatriarchal shows of generosity will not appease the Arab people
Arab regimes' attempts to buy off their people only highlight their duplicity, argues Mohammed Hussainy
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Published in: openSecurityEgyptians defy government ban in second day of protests
Egyptians defy government ban in second day of anti-government protests. Tunisia issues arrest warrant for Ben Ali....
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Published in: HomeEgypt's post-democratic elections: political meaning beyond the menu of manipulation
Egypt's recent elections went very much as expected. This, however, doesn't mean they were insignificant.
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Published in: openSecurityBrazilian paramilitary launch favela offensive
War on Rio’s drug gangs pushes forward, with thousands of paramilitary forces involved. Moroccan security forces...
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Published in: HomeEgypt’s election: power, actors, and...“change”
The iron rule of Hosni Mubarak has dominated Egypt for three decades. The regime he heads is preparing for the...
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Published in: HomeEgyptian blogs: reporting the news unfit to print
The Egyptian blogosphere has gained real influence in the political process
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Published in: openSecurityObama reaches out to Muslims on visit to Indonesia
Obama calls for building bridges with Muslim world. Pro-democratic parties concede defeat in Myanmar. Afghans upbeat...
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Published in: openSecurityEgypt and Sudan tussle with Nile basin countries over water rights
Egypt and Sudan state opposition to Ugandan-Rwandan-Kenyan-Ethiopian deal on Nile waterway management. South Korea...
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Published in: openSecurityEgypt convicts Hezbollah suspects
Egypt convicts Hezbollah suspects. Human Rights Watch says Iraq torture routine. Blast in Peshawar kills four...
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Published in: openSecurityRwandan opposition leader appears in court
Rockets intended for Israel hit Jordan. Sudan poll results delayed amid fraud allegations. Blasts shake tense Thai...
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Published in: openSecurityMcChrystal apologises for Afghan civilian casualties
General McChrystal offers public apology for Afghans killed by NATO airstrike. Turkish top military officials...
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Published in: openSecurityIran takes critical stance on US missile defences
Iranian officials attempt to discredit US missile defence deployments. China warns Obama over meeting with Dalai...
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Published in: openSecurityChina successfully tests missile interceptor
China conducts missile system test following US-Taiwan arms sales. Optimistic poll raises hopes for Afghanistan....
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Published in: openSecurityIntelligence agencies in the United States under fire as airport security undergoes review worldwide
President Barack Obama criticises intelligence agencies for security failings as airport security undergoes review...
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Published in: openSecurityObama to announce Afghan troop increase within days
President Obama to make crucial decision on Afghan war soon. Israel, Hamas close to prisoner exchange deal....
