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Top News: Sabbahi’s Campaign Requests Official Announcement on State TV

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Jan 14, 2026

Voices from Iran: As rejection of government reaches all-time high, Iranians also wary of foreign intervention

If Trump is serious about peace, stability, and a lasting legacy, the path forward does not run through air strikes or transactional deals with a failing theocracy.

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Top News: Sabbahi’s Campaign Requests Official Announcement on State TV

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Jan 13, 2026

Eight questions (and expert answers) on the SDF’s withdrawal from Syria’s Aleppo

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Top News: Sabbahi’s Campaign Requests Official Announcement on State TV

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Jan 12, 2026

The Venezuela-Iran connection and what Maduro’s capture means for Tehran, explained 

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Our experts break down Iran’s ties to Venezuela and the impact Maduro’s capture could have on Tehran’s interests in and outside of its own borders. 

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Mar 28, 2014

Top News: Sabbahi’s Campaign Requests Official Announcement on State TV

By EgyptSource

Hamdeen Sabbahi’s presidential campaign has been in contact with Egypt’s State television in an effort to secure an opportunity to broadcast an official announcement similar to that of former defense minister Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s.

MENASource

Mar 28, 2014

MENASource Discussions: Libya Through the Eyes of its Activists

By MENASource

As concerns grow about the marginalization of women in the Arab transitions, the Atlantic Council convened a discussion last week featuring four prominent Libyan women activists to highlight the challenges and opportunities facing Libya as it struggles to forge a path forward.

Libya

MENASource

Mar 28, 2014

EconSource Headlines- March 28, 2014

By EconSource

Follow the latest economic news and developments about the Arab transition countries. 

MENASource

Mar 28, 2014

Will the Gulf Help Tunisia?

By Svetlana Milbert

Faced with alarming unemployment rates and budgetary constraints, a delegation of Tunisian policymakers and businesspersons led by Prime Minister Mehdi Jomaa travelled last week to Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates (UAE) in pursuit of financial support and renewed trade relations.

North Africa

MENASource

Mar 27, 2014

Translation of Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s Resignation Speech

By EgyptSource

On March 26, Field Marshal Abdel Fattah al-Sisi announced his resignation from the military and as minister of defense, in order to run in Egypt’s upcoming presidential elections. To run, Sisi had to resign before March 30, when registry for presidential candidates is expected to begin, so he can be included in the voter database. […]

North Africa

MENASource

Mar 27, 2014

A Margin for Democracy: Don’t Apologize for What You’ve Done

By Amr Hamzawy

I remembered the words of the great poet Mahmoud Darwish in his poem, ‘Don’t apologize for what you’ve done,’ after an argument with a friend. “You write about self-critique and self-examination, but you don’t reevaluate your thoughts or your position,” he said. “But you yourself have examined, critiqued, and explained,” I said.  “No,” he said. […]

North Africa

MENASource

Mar 27, 2014

Reactions to Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s Presidential Bid

By EgyptSource

In a speech delivered on national TV on Wednesday evening, former army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi announced his candidacy, in a speech which focused mainly on the topics of security, the fight against terror and stability. News of his resignation as defense minister, and of his presidential bid, were met with varied reactions in Egypt, […]

North Africa

MENASource

Mar 27, 2014

Top News: Egypt’s Sisi Finally Announces Presidency Bid

By MENASource

Field Marshal Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi resigned from the military on Wednesday and announced in a televised speech that he was determined to run in Egypt’s upcoming presidential elections, slated to begin March 30.

MENASource

Mar 27, 2014

Top News: Egypt’s Sisi Bids Military Farewell, says He Will Run for Presidency

By EgyptSource

Field Marshal Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi resigned from the military on Wednesday and announced that he was determined to run in Egypt’s upcoming presidential elections, slated to begin March 30.

MENASource

Mar 27, 2014

EconSource Headlines- March 27, 2014

By EconSource

Follow the latest in economic news and developments about the Arab transition countries. 

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