Tag: Middle East
Jordan's protests for reform
Anti-government activists and supporters of Jordan's King Abdullah are both calling for reform in Jordan....
Is Israel's problem PR?
In the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, much of the world sees Israel as Goliath and the Palestinians as David, while Israel still sees itself as David. ...
Turkey's press freedom problem
There are now 61 journalists in detention in Turkey, a country that is held up as a model for Islamic democracies....
The backlash against women and Egypt's revolution
In Egypt, forces are conspiring to stop the advancement of women's rights and the revolution, according to a leading Egyptian feminist....
Murder and Jewish Settlements in the West Bank
A recent murder is causing an uproar in Israel, as the government approves 400 new Jewish homes in the West Bank....
Saudi Arabia's economy hurt by global protests
"No problem," say Saudi Arabian officials, though protests in neighboring countries, and unemployment at home, threaten Saudi Arabia's ruling families. ...
Saudi Arabian women fight for equal rights
Women are working hard to reshape attitudes toward women’s rights and domestic violence in Saudi Arabia....
Egypt's nostalgia and ancient civilizations
Egypt's archeological sites are open again, after the recent protests. Now archaeologists are trying to get the tourists back, too....
Stopping sexual harassment in Egypt
Sexual harassment is a constant threat to women in Egypt. Now, some people are breaking the silence....
Women in the Egyptian protests
Women have a long history of activism in Egypt, and the protests against Hosni Mubarak in Tahrir Square were no different....
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