Arab Awakening

Occupy Gezi: International Solidarity for Turkey’s Uprising

Occupy Gezi: International Solidarity for Turkey’s Uprising Occupy Gezi: International Solidarity for Turkey’s Uprising

As the Turkish people clash with authorities, the world rises in solidarity.

Jun 3, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

Why Arming Syria’s Rebels Is Still a Bad Idea

Why Arming Syria’s Rebels Is Still a Bad Idea Why Arming Syria’s Rebels Is Still a Bad Idea

“Humanitarian” intervention would only deepen the humanitarian disaster.

May 8, 2013 / The Editors

Wanted: US-Russia Deal on Syria

Wanted: US-Russia Deal on Syria Wanted: US-Russia Deal on Syria

It’s a tough one, but it ought to John Kerry’s top priority.

Apr 24, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Sharif Abdel Kouddous: Report on Army Killings Will Pressure Egypt’s Government to Prosecute Sharif Abdel Kouddous: Report on Army Killings Will Pressure Egypt’s Government to Prosecute

The allegations of army violence during the 2011 uprising come from a committee appointed by the president, but a new constitution may yet undermine justice.

Apr 11, 2013 / Press Room

The Muslim Brotherhood’s War on Egyptian Media

The Muslim Brotherhood’s War on Egyptian Media The Muslim Brotherhood’s War on Egyptian Media

Forced into retirement by Brotherhood pressure, renowned left-wing Egyptian journalist Hani Shukrallah discusses the government’s project to control the media.

Mar 13, 2013 / Max Blumenthal

When Will Justice Be Served in Bahrain?

When Will Justice Be Served in Bahrain? When Will Justice Be Served in Bahrain?

Two years after the Arab Spring came to Bahrain, protesters are still fighting rampant human rights abuses—a bloody battle that isn't likely to end anytime soon.

Mar 5, 2013 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

Stephane Hessel: There Is Always an Alternative to Injustice

Stephane Hessel: There Is Always an Alternative to Injustice Stephane Hessel: There Is Always an Alternative to Injustice

Remembering the French resistance spy, diplomat, Buchenwald survivor and human rights defender.

Feb 27, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Sharif Abdel Kouddous: The Forgotten Bahraini Uprising Flares Up

Sharif Abdel Kouddous: The Forgotten Bahraini Uprising Flares Up Sharif Abdel Kouddous: The Forgotten Bahraini Uprising Flares Up

Thousands turned out for the funeral of a teenager killed by the police last week, further fueling unrest.

Feb 21, 2013 / Press Room

Israel Joins the Sunni-Led Anti-Assad Coalition

Israel Joins the Sunni-Led Anti-Assad Coalition Israel Joins the Sunni-Led Anti-Assad Coalition

The airstrike on a convoy in Syria signals Israel will back the rebels, who may not even want its help.

Jan 31, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Egypt on the Brink

Egypt on the Brink Egypt on the Brink

Clashes across the country have put the legitimacy of the Morsi government in question.

Jan 29, 2013 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

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