The In Amenas Fiasco Throws Cold Water on the Algeria-U.S.-France Love Fest (Part One)
January 28, 2013 | The Algerian hostage crisis was both a human and political fiasco and its regional implications are still evolving.
Articles by Rob Prince
Tunisia Two Years On: The Crisis Deepens
January 18, 2013 | When President Zine Ben Ali was deposed, a new era of modern Tunisian history -- one filled with hope and frustration -- unfolded.
Tunisia’s Labor-Led Siliana Uprising Honors the Memory of Labor Leader Farhat Hached
December 5, 2012 | Tunisians protested against massive youth unemployment and low wages.
Once Again, Israel Comes Out on the Short End Politically of a Military Offensive
November 24, 2012 | Either the Israelis and Palestinians will move towards peace or towards more war -- there is no in-between.
Israel Takes Out Its Frustration About Iran on Gaza
November 17, 2012 | To Israel, Gaza stands in for Iran as an attack surrogate.
Algerians Shed Few Tears for Deceased President Chadli Bendjedid
October 16, 2012 | Bendjedid was considered by some to be Algeria's Ronald Reagan -- a man whose main skill consisted of acting out others' scripts.
Former Algerian Defense Minister’s Indictment for War Crimes in Switzerland (Part 2)
August 27, 2012 | The main source of terrorism during the Algerian civil war was elements of the government itself.
Former Algerian Defense Minister’s Indictment for War Crimes in Switzerland (Part 1)
August 13, 2012 | Khaled Nezzar imprudently chose to treat his smoking addiction at a clinic in Geneva, where he was arrested on the street.
Tunisia Culture Wars: Ruling Ennahda Party Refuses to Rein in Salafists
July 30, 2012 | Shortly before the national elections, the Tunisian narrative shifted from the socio-economic crisis which fueled the revolt to religion.
Tunisia’s Culture War: Salafists Run Amok
July 25, 2012 | Tunisia's Salafists are the brown shirts of the Tunisian Arab Spring.