Police removed barricades in Hong Kong on Tuesday, taking down a section of one of the protest movement's camps after two months of sit-ins. But it was a small step by the city's government, and the Occupy Central movement isn't likely to end any time soon.
Tunisia's new constitution explicitly recognizes women's rights, including the right to drive a cab. But Yamina Jaouani has been a taxi driver in Tunis for nearly 30 years.
The protests that forced Burkina Faso's longtime ruler to step down are echoing on the other side of the continent, where young protesters in Djibouti are calling for their own leader to step down after 15 years. They face not only a repressive government, but its international supporters as well.
If Taiwan ever reunites with mainland China, it will likely be under a "one country, two systems" policy like the one that governs Hong Kong. But as protests in Hong Kong have expanded and turned violent, demonstrators in Taipei say it's a warning sign for their island.
Organizers of pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong have battled police throughout the weekend, saying officers used excessive force — including tear gas, pepper spray and batons — against peaceful demonstrations. But they also say demonstrations will continue.
University students in Hong Kong don't have a reputation for being zealous when it comes to politics. But on Monday, an estimated 13,000 young people turned out for a pro-democracy rally to send a message to the central government in Beijing and pave the way for a broader movement.
Hong Kong will elect its chief executive for the first time in 2017, but Beijing announced this weekend that the city will have to choose from a short slate of pre-approved candidates. Many Hong Kongers say that violates the mainland's pledges to allow democracy, and protesters are gearing up for action.
Just like in Hong Kong, pro-democracy activists in Macau have set up a referendum demanding the right to directly elect their leader. And just like in Hong Kong, the Chinese government isn't pleased.
Supporters of Egypt's ousted president took to the streets again to protest the removal of Mohammed Morsi from power. Over the weekend, security forces killed at least 83 Morsi supporters in clashes in Cairo.
Alastair Crooke is a former European Union mediator involved in Islamist movements and the founder of the Conflicts Forum. He looks ahead into the unknown territory faced by Egypt.
The popular uprising in Egypt is unprecedented as citizens forced an end to President Hosni Mubarak's 30 year regime. The transition to a democratic government will be fraught with challenges. What does democracy look like in the Middle East?
There are concerns that the Muslim Brotherhood may try to take over if Mubarak cedes power. Mohammad Mursi, a member of the Muslim Brotherhood, insists that the Brotherhood simply wants democracy.
Stephen Kinzer, professor of international relations at Boston University, helps us understand exactly what the Obama administration's position is on the spread of democracy in the Middle East.
Omar Khalifa is the managing director at O Media, a media company in Cairo. He says his country is not ready for democracy yet, even though he supports freedom.
Abdel-Monem Said Ali is a member of Egypt's National Democratic Party. He says the challenge is to "reconstruct the country legitimately with a new constitution."
Tunisia's anti-government revolution inspired protesters in Egypt. Reporter Sabri Ben-Achour of station WAMU is just back from the North African nation. He tells anchor Lisa Mullins what has changed for the people of Tunisia, and what has not.
Across the Arab world, there have been unrelenting calls for democratic reform. However, some claim that Islam and democracy are too incompatible to function together. Can an Islamic state embrace democracy?
In Southeast Asia, Muslim nations like Indonesia and Malaysia have relatively successful democracies. What makes democracy in those populous Muslim countries work? We talk with Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia's former deputy prime minister.
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Global Politics
What Does Democracy Look Like in the Mideast?
The Takeaway
February 02, 2011
Alastair Crooke is a former European Union mediator involved in Islamist movements and the founder of the Conflicts Forum. He looks ahead into the unknown territory faced by Egypt.
Global Politics
Mideast Models for Egypt's Nascent Democracy
The Takeaway
February 02, 2011
The popular uprising in Egypt is unprecedented as citizens forced an end to President Hosni Mubarak's 30 year regime. The transition to a democratic government will be fraught with challenges. What does democracy look like in the Middle East?
Lifestyle & Belief
Will the Muslim Brotherhood Rule in Egypt?
The Takeaway
February 01, 2011
There are concerns that the Muslim Brotherhood may try to take over if Mubarak cedes power. Mohammad Mursi, a member of the Muslim Brotherhood, insists that the Brotherhood simply wants democracy.
Global Politics
Where America Stands on Democracy in the Middle East
The Takeaway
February 01, 2011
Stephen Kinzer, professor of international relations at Boston University, helps us understand exactly what the Obama administration's position is on the spread of democracy in the Middle East.
Conflict & Justice
Egypt: A Voice in Support of Mubarak
The Takeaway
February 03, 2011
Omar Khalifa is the managing director at O Media, a media company in Cairo. He says his country is not ready for democracy yet, even though he supports freedom.
Global Politics
Is Egypt Ready for a Democracy?
The Takeaway
February 04, 2011
Is a country ever ready for the messiness of democracy? To answer that question we speak to Al Stepan, Columbia University, and Pauline Maier, MIT.
Global Politics
Egypt from Within Mubarak's Party
The Takeaway
February 04, 2011
Abdel-Monem Said Ali is a member of Egypt's National Democratic Party. He says the challenge is to "reconstruct the country legitimately with a new constitution."
Arts, Culture & Media
Tunisia after the revolution
The World
February 07, 2011
Tunisia's anti-government revolution inspired protesters in Egypt. Reporter Sabri Ben-Achour of station WAMU is just back from the North African nation. He tells anchor Lisa Mullins what has changed for the people of Tunisia, and what has not.
Lifestyle & Belief
Sowing the Seeds of Democracy in Islamic Countries
The Takeaway
February 08, 2011
Across the Arab world, there have been unrelenting calls for democratic reform. However, some claim that Islam and democracy are too incompatible to function together. Can an Islamic state embrace democracy?
Lifestyle & Belief
As Protests Continue in Egypt, a Look at Democracy in Southeast Asia
The Takeaway
February 09, 2011
In Southeast Asia, Muslim nations like Indonesia and Malaysia have relatively successful democracies. What makes democracy in those populous Muslim countries work? We talk with Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia's former deputy prime minister.