Regions and Countries

Iran Intensifies Crackdown Against Greens Iran Intensifies Crackdown Against Greens

Mousavi, Karroubi reportedly taken to army prison, amid demands that they be executed.

Mar 2, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

Gorbachev at 80 Gorbachev at 80

Mikhail Gorbachev's 80th birthday is an opportunity to reconsider a complicated legacy of reform.

Mar 1, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Fadoua Laroui: The Moroccan Mohamed Bouazizi Fadoua Laroui: The Moroccan Mohamed Bouazizi

A Moroccan single mother has earned the sad distinction of being the first Arab woman to commit political self-immolation.

Feb 27, 2011 / Laila Lalami

Who’s Responsible for the Arab Uprisings? A Non-Exhaustive List Who’s Responsible for the Arab Uprisings? A Non-Exhaustive List

I don’t know about you, but I’m having a hard time keeping track of who is responsible for the Arab uprisings.

Feb 25, 2011 / Laila Lalami

Against a ‘No Fly Zone’ in Libya Against a ‘No Fly Zone’ in Libya

Obama must resist calls to involve the US military in Libya’s revolution.

Feb 23, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

Will the Arab Revolt Challenge Big Oil ? Will the Arab Revolt Challenge Big Oil ?

So far it's about freedom, but the region's vast wealth—its oil and state-owned enterprises—is at stake.

Feb 22, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

US, UK Meddling in Cairo US, UK Meddling in Cairo

London is peddling weapons to Egypt's military. Already.

Feb 21, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

Kuwait Fuse Set for March 8? Kuwait Fuse Set for March 8?

"The power of tweeting Kuwaitis should not be undestimated.'

Feb 21, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

Kristof’s Wrong: Anti-Americanism Will Gain in Revolts Kristof’s Wrong: Anti-Americanism Will Gain in Revolts

Decades of anti-US feelings, along with growing Islamism, will drastically change the region's tenor.

Feb 21, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

The End of Qaddafi? The End of Qaddafi?

Hundreds are dead as rebels seize several Libyan cities and besiege capital.

Feb 21, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

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