The Arab Spring and Women’s Rights in Tunisia
Although it is possible for Tunisia to retain its prominent place in the Arab world with regard to women’s rights, it depends on which political forces hold power in the long run.
Women’s Rights and the Arab Spring: Democracy at Stake
It will be democracy, rather than revolutions, that will improve women’s rights in the Arab countries. However, the process of democratization is long and full of hurdles.
Cyberfeminism and its Political Implications for Women in the Arab World
Garnering national support and inspiring followers across the globe, the intersection between gender and culture has come to define transnational Arab cyberactivism and cyberfeminism.
Egypt after Morsi: In Search for Political Legitimacy
We are likely to witness a phase of political confrontation marked by occasional episodes of violence in Egypt. The outcome depends on how transitional authorities deal with three key challenges.
Egypt: Retreat from Democracy
Though the toppling of Morsi is alarming and sets in motion a negative pattern, it is unlikely to freeze the democratic process to the point where the old status quo prevails indefinitely.
Interview – Tariq Ramadan
Professor Ramadan answers your questions about the compatibility of Islam and liberal democracy, prospects for the Arab Spring, and the ongoing crisis in Syria.
Erdorgan’s Difficulties Understanding the New Opposition
Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan has difficulty in understanding the new opposition and it is not clear that he has a particularly profound understanding of liberal democracy.
Egypt’s Three-Card Monte: The Arab Spring and Human Revolution
Egypt represents an exceptional case of disregard for structural authority, which undermines the need for formal governance and the purpose of the state.
Global Corruption, Global Protests: The Odds of Success Against the System
Global mass public protests are a milestone in the ‘war on corruption’. However, they face entrenched networks of interests, which need to recognise that reform is key to their personal survival.
The European Union and the Arab Spring: Business as Usual in Unusual Times?
In absence of a proper military capability, the EU has exercised the limited international actorness allowed by its Treaties – principally mediation and economic influence.
