Did the Arabs Betray Palestine? A Schism between the Ruling Classes and the Wider Society
The outcome of the ill-fated ‘Arab Spring’ was a massive letdown, if not betrayal, not just of Palestinians, but of most Arabs.
by Ramzy Baroud | Apr 29, 2016 | Palestine, Viewpoints
The outcome of the ill-fated ‘Arab Spring’ was a massive letdown, if not betrayal, not just of Palestinians, but of most Arabs.
by Ramzy Baroud | Nov 13, 2015 | Middle East, US, Viewpoints
For now, the Middle East will continue to pass through this incredibly difficult and violent transition, for which the US is partly responsible.
by Sufyan bin Uzayr | Nov 13, 2015 | Middle East, Viewpoints
A unified Middle East will prove to be the first step towards actual world peace.
by Ramzy Baroud | Aug 12, 2015 | Africa, Middle East, Viewpoints
The people who revolted in the so-called “Arab Spring” are now again marginalized.
by Yossef Ben-Meir | Jun 26, 2015 | Africa, Essays
The implications of decentralization for societies in the context of human development
by Ramzy Baroud | Jun 19, 2015 | Middle East, Viewpoints
Iran has labored to defeat US ambitions, but also cooperated with Washington when their interests intersected.
by Ramzy Baroud | Jun 10, 2015 | Middle East, Viewpoints
If bias in journalism is unavoidable, it ought to be the proper bias: in favor of human rights.
by Loveleen Brar | May 14, 2015 | Africa, Viewpoints
Tunisia provides an example of ordinary citizens freeing themselves from oppression and ushering in democracy.
by Jim Miles | Nov 14, 2014 | Middle East, Reviews, US
Dirty Entanglements has many truths disguised with many omissions.
by Ramzy Baroud | Nov 14, 2014 | Middle East, News & Analysis
At this critical stage of popular transformation, the stunting of critical Arab media will register its negative impact for years to come.
by Ramzy Baroud | Jun 4, 2014 | Middle East, Viewpoints
Now that sham democratic elections are bringing dictators back to power and intellectuals proven no more than lackeys, it is time to go back to the streets.
by Ramzy Baroud | Nov 7, 2013 | Africa, Middle East, Viewpoints
Arab revolutions have not failed, but they have not succeeded either. They have simply challenged the status quo like never before.
by Abhirup Bhunia | Oct 16, 2013 | Africa, Middle East, News & Analysis, US
While the flawed internal regime structure is part of the problem, Western influence in the Middle East has only served to enhance the potency and durability of these dictatorial regimes.