Bahrain Security Forces Accused of Deliberately Recruiting Foreign Nationals

Bahrain’s rulers hire Sunni security forces – to weaken Shia majority and control protesters
Ian Black
February 17, 2011

China Cocks Its Ear to Arab Freedom Cry

Steady economic improvement and harmony are valued more than democratic freedoms
Peter Hartcher
February 14, 2011

Analysis: Fallout From Egypt Being Felt in Region

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

Globalization Fuels the Arab Uprising

Many forces of globalization combine and suggest that governments can do better
Frida Ghitis
February 10, 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