Global Politics
Global Voices Online
September 02, 2014
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.
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
PRI's 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.