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Map of Tunisian political prisons

Prison of Bizerte cityLetter of protest From the families of the prisoners of opinion, victims of anti-terror law We, the families of the prisoners of opinion, victims of the anti-terror

The Domestic Wages of War

It’s too early to really know whether and how Egyptian politics will be affected by the latest regional armed conflict. Looking for dramatic change makes no sense, but whining that

What Comes First – Elections or Institutions?

It is usual for opponents of democracy promotion to belittle elections and elevate institutions. This is a variation of the prerequisites argument – that before you push for democracy, you

Egypt: Proposed NCHR Amendments Will Limit President’s Power

Deputy Chairman of  state -owned National Council for Human Rights( NCHR) Dr. Kamal Abul Magd (picture) said that the Council supports calls for amending articles 76 and 77 of the

Are We Five Years Wiser?

As the fifth anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States by al-Qaeda approaches, we should take the opportunity to assess the results of the response by

Jordanian King Pardons Two Detained Brotherhood MPs

Jordanian King Abdullah II on September 30,2006, ordered the release of the two Muslim Brotherhood Members of Parliament Mohammed Abu Fares, 70, and Ali Abussukar, 45, who were detained in

A War Plan for the Democrats

Public opinion polls have consistently shown that Americans trust Republicans more than Democrats when it comes to foreign policy. In a presentation sponsored by The National Interest, “What a Post-Bush

USA allies with Abbas to topple Palestinian legitimacy

Signals of a possible American intervention to topple the legitimate PA elected government were mounting, and were preceded by the ongoing security mess in the Palestinian territories that was carried

Rapprochement With The Vatican Needed

Pope Benedict XVI on Monday, 25 September, met with Muslim diplomats in Rome in an effort to mend relations with the Muslim world following his recent  speech which depicted Islam

Blair’s Legacy Of Poison

A new Labour leader can rebuild support, even among Muslims, if there is a change in foreign policy When a US intelligence report found that the Iraq war and occupation