GP SOS Focus: The Egyptian upheaval – A democratic revolution?
The world watches as formerly stable and peaceful societies implode after decades of repressive dictatorial rule. Understand the dynamics of this extraordinary revolution taking place in the Arab World. This is history in the making.
A Complete Guide to the Unrest
o Easily digestible nuggets of news and information. Fluid and changing as major developments happen, so please keep checking back.
Al Jazeera Blacked Out Across U.S.
The US, bulwark of free press refuses to air Al-Jazeerah. The epitome of hypocrisy?
o Media critics have begun to push for Al Jazeera's inclusion. "It is downright un-American to still refuse to carry it," wrote Jeff Jarvis on Sunday. "Vital, world-changing news is occurring in the Middle East and no one-not the xenophobic or celebrity-obsessed or cut-to-the-bone American media-can bring the perspective, insight, and on-the-scene reporting Al Jazeera English can.
Democratization in the Arad World: Extraordinary or Dangerous?
An intriguing commentary on the potential dangers of the Arab World’s transition to a democratic system of governance. Insightful and informative.
o Successful democracy, Boix importantly reminds us, is attainable when equality is high or assets are mobile. Egypt has neither, making it vulnerable to violence and chaos which can divide a once united civil society.
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