Tag: Middle East
What the Middle East can learn from Indonesia's uprising
In 1998, Indonesia rose up in pro-democracy protests, enacting sweeping changes throughout the country. The Middle East should learn take heed....
Could Egypt's protests spread to Jordan?
Protests have broken out across the Arab world, after the protests in Egypt toppled the Mubarak regime. Could Jordan be next?...
Poetry and the Egyptian Revolution: Tamim al-Barghouti
Tamim al-Barghouti has become Egypt's revolutionary poet, after his poem was broadcast through Tahrir Square during protests against Mubarak....
Istanbul's archaeology in danger
Priceless archaeological sites in Istanbul, Turkey have fallen into disrepair and neglect, and the United Nations isn't happy....
Egypt's apolitical frustration: Marriage
The poor economy is frustrating Egyptians across the country, including the many people who can't afford to get married. ...
Egypt's low-tech solutions to high-tech censorship
When the Egyptian government shut down the internet, activists turned to low-tech ways to make their voices heard....
Facebook helps foment revolution in Egypt and Tunisia
Social media is helping dissidents rise up against the government in Egypt and Tunisia, and social media companies are helping....
Cyber-activism in Gaza
Cyber activists "Gaza Youth Breaks Out" take heart from the Tunisian overthrow of the government....
Tracking pollution in Lebanon
A chemistry professor teams up with a car manufacturer to figure out just how polluted Lebanon's streets are....
Parazit: The Daily Show of Iran
The Iranian government becomes the target of Daily Show-style satire in a new show from the Voice of America. ...
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