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Political Crises but Few Alternatives in Algeria
Reports of corruption, political power struggles, and questions about Bouteflika’s health reignite speculations about Algeria’s political future.
Interview with Dr. Rola Dashti, Member of the Kuwaiti Parliament
Kuwaiti Parliamentarian Rola Dashti discusses the inner workings of the National Assembly, the role of women deputies, and the fragile truce between parliament and cabinet.
Iraq’s Quest for Democracy amid Massive Corruption
Impunity and lack of accountability fuel corruption in Iraq. The parliament to be elected March 7 will need to address these issues to gain the public trust.
Iraqi Elections and Prospective Government Scenarios
In the lead up to March 7, machinations that include Iraqi and non-Iraqi players are beginning regarding government formation.
Patriotic Union of Kurdistan: Revival or Mere Survival?
Intra-Kurdish politics will be particularly intense in the March 7 Iraqi parliamentary elections. The results will show whether the longstanding KDP-PUK balance is still relevant or Gorran is here to stay as a political force.
Sunnis and Iraq’s Elections: An Evolving Balance of Power
The March 7 Iraqi elections will show how far Sunnis have progressed in their evolution from armed resistance to political participation, and whether they can unify to improve their strategic standing vis-a-vis the Shi'i community.
Egypt’s New Brotherhood Leadership: Implications and Limits of Change
Contentious leadership elections and recent arrests of major figures are testing Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood, which might face internal splits and be less able to play a leadership role among Islamist organizations.
Iraq’s Elections Highlight Gap in U.S. Policy
March 7 parliamentary elections will be an important test for the new Iraq that is emerging; meanwhile the U.S. administration has not yet considered what role Iraq will play in the region.
News
- Mar. 17, 2010 Moroccan Parliamentary Commission Begins Debate with Media
- Mar. 17, 2010 Mauritanian Councils Objects to Terrorism Law
- Mar. 9, 2010 Human Rights Organizations Demand Lifting Emergency Law
- Mar. 9, 2010 Lebanese Municipal Election Law
- Mar. 9, 2010 Mauritania Releases Female Prisoners
- Mar. 3, 2010 Egyptian Blogger Tried in Cairo Military Court
- Mar. 3, 2010 United Arab Emirates Blocks Online Forum
- Mar. 3, 2010 Mauritanian Editor Freed
- Feb. 22, 2010 Jordanian Judges Demand Judicial Independence
- Feb. 22, 2010 U.S.-Egypt Endowment Discussed
- Feb. 16, 2010 Cabinet Reshuffle in Tunisia
- Feb. 16, 2010 Iraqi NGO Law Passed
- Feb. 16, 2010 Egyptian Newspaper Editor Sentenced
- Feb. 16, 2010 Jordanian Courts Suggest Harsher Laws on Web Media
- Feb. 16, 2010 Muslim Brotherhood Arrests in Egypt
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