An Imperial Denial

If the United States were to accept its identity as an empire - and act accordingly - the entire world would benefit
Deepak Lal
January 6, 2005

Iraqi Elections: Not Yet Historic

Only hard work by the elected assembly and occupation forces can transform the vote into a truly historic event
Rami G. Khouri
February 2, 2005

The Ukrainian Divide

Putin’s ill-considered intervention in the election has created unnecessary tensions between Russia and the West
Keith A. Darden
November 29, 2004

UN Remains Critical In Post-War Iraq

Despite international skepticism, the United Nations will play an important role in rebuilding the war-torn country
Shashi Tharoor
November 19, 2004

Uzbekistan's Democratic Smoke Screen

Upcoming staged elections in Uzbekistan will not be good news for the country nor for Russia and the West
Paula R. Newberg
December 20, 2004

Taiwan Averts a Crisis

The Opposition victory in the legislature slows the move towards independence, but tension remains
Jonathan Fenby
December 13, 2004
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Revolution 2.0: Democracy Promotion in the Age of Social Media

A free and open internet spreads the best ideas and unnerves the powerful
Mark Sedra
February 18, 2011

Analysis: Fallout From Egypt Being Felt in Region

Egypt's success inspires citizens throughout the Middle East
Brian Murphy
February 11, 2011

Foreign Islamists Get Little Support in Egypt

Iran takes credit for Egypt’s protests but the Muslim Brotherhood flatly rejects the claim
Farnaz Fassihi, Matt Bradley
February 10, 2011

Obama's Pressure on Mubarak Could Cost US Regional Influence

US support for democracy in the region could alarm its Middle East allies
Howard LaFranchi
February 8, 2011

Egypt Violence Exposes Secret Tools of State Repression

Pro-democracy protesters to journalists under attack: “Welcome to our world”
Frank Gardner
February 8, 2011
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