Six years and one national rebellion after the fraudulent 2005 election, Tunisia has just completed the first truly democratic election in its history. It was also the first election of the Arab Spring. The election was held to create a legislative body that will govern the country while it writes a new constitution.
The results were astonishing.
Washington’s reticence to acknowledge the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people could severely compromise the potential for future peace.
If citizens organize, sustain their activities, and support one another locally and globally, there are few limits to what can be achieved.
The motives of Israeli President Bibi Netanyahu and his defense minister Ehud Barak for attacking Iran may be as much personal as political.
Various factors influence whether a state which has suffered an attack on its facilities for nuclear development will continue with its program.
A massive army, as North Korea possesses, may have the same deterrent effect as nuclear arms.
The endgame unfolding in Libya is having profound effects throughout North Africa and the Middle East. The revolution still rages on as Gaddafi’s relatives pour into Algeria, where the implications of the last battle in Sirte have profoundly impacted the political situation. Algeria and Morocco are the only states in North Africa where the leadership remains intact. Algeria has certainly felt the pressure of the revolutionary wave and has taken several measures to counter any challenge that might emerge from its conflict-weary nationals.
Moammar Gadhafi’s death means no trial that could have been embarrassing for Western governments and oil companies.
Gaddafi came to Idi Amin in his hour of need.
It’s just as difficult determining who makes the decisions about Iran’s nuclear program as whether the Revolutionary Guard is behind the plot to assassinate the Arab ambassador.