Don’t “No-Fly” Libya
What would a no-fly zone in Libya mean? A bit of history may provide some perspective.
We’re Being Out-Democracied
Tunisian students are energized by the prospect of participating in government.
How Israel Should Respond to the Arab Revolutions
Israel must act now to conclude an agreement with Palestinians.
America Blows It on Bahrain
The non-violent pro-democracy struggle in Bahrain has failed to gain support from the Obama administration.
The Twilight of Tyranny?
Are we seeing the last of the world’s dictators?
Democracy Doesn’t Equal Instability
As the current revolts in the Middle East demonstrate, the democracy-versus-stability debate rests on a false dichotomy.
A Middle Eastern Dream Deferred?
Are we seeing a revolution in the Middle East or just a rebranding of military dictatorships?
Is Egypt’s New Military Leadership Just Coup d’Etat Light?
How will the pro-democracy movement respond if the military subverts the revolution?
It’s Not Our Values They Hate, It’s Our . . .
The United States often acts like it has the patent on democracy.
Liberation of a Nation: a Timeline
A series of links symbolizing the key moments that led to victory for the people of Egypt and to honor their inspiring call for democracy. From desperation to celebration!
No More Mr. Nice Autocracy
Democrats and Republicans alike have long wished that U.S.-allied Arab states would forever remain docile dictatorships.
There Goes the Neighborhood
Throughout the Middle East and North Africa, dictators are cursing at Tunisia.
Elections You Can’t Count On
Our elections aren’t yet like those in Egypt, Haiti, or Belarus, but give us time.
Regime Change Redux
Ever day U.S. soldiers risk and lose their lives ostensibly for the cause of Middle Eastern democracy, so why isn’t Washington more firmly supportive of democracy in Egypt?
Two Cheers for the Brotherhood
For its strains of homophobia and anti-Semitism, Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood wouldn’t get my vote, but for its fight against both religious extremism and secular authoritarianism it gets my respect.