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MENASource

Jan 28, 2014

Yemen Faces Fresh Challenges as National Dialogue Ends

By Danya Greenfield

Amidst troubling reports of setbacks in the Arab awakening countries – ongoing militia violence in Libya and repressive measures in Egypt by the military-backed government – Yemen offers an inspiring and hopeful example with the recent completion of its National Dialogue Conference (NDC).

Yemen

MENASource

Jan 28, 2014

Egypt’s Descent in Media Freedoms: How Far Can it Go?

By Miriam Berger

The terms “banned” and “terrorist” are once again affixed to mention of the Muslim Brotherhood in nearly all Egyptian media. State and private media alike tout the military-backed government’s lines. Newspapers and talk shows on TV, Egypt’s most popular medium, extol the military for reclaiming the revolution and sinisterly warn against traitors who dissent. All […]

North Africa

MENASource

Jan 27, 2014

January 25, 2014: A Recap

By Sarah Saleeb

In Egypt, tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets nationwide on Saturday to celebrate the anniversary of the January 25 Revolution. Many in Tahrir Square came out in support of the military, calling upon General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to run for president. Despite heightened security in the square, the atmosphere was largely marked […]

North Africa
REUTERS/Anis Mili

New Atlanticist

Jan 27, 2014

As Egypt Burns, Tunisia and Yemen Step Toward Democracy

By New Atlanticist

As Egypt’s three-year-old popular uprising has cycled into new violence and repression, Tunisia and Yemen offer a counterpoint of hope with their tangible steps toward democracy this month, write Stefanie Hausheer and Lara Talverdian of the Atlantic Council. Tunisians approved a constitution “hailed by observers as the most progressive in the region with its guarantees […]

NATO Secretary General releases Annual Report for 2013

NATOSource

Jan 27, 2014

Secretary General’s Report: Future NATO

By Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO

In an unpredictable world, NATO remains an essential source of stability.

NATO Security & Defense

MENASource

Jan 27, 2014

Syria: The Shadow of Iraq

By Frederic C. Hof

It is very difficult to imagine a scenario in which our involvement in Syria would have led to a better outcome, short of us being willing to undertake an effort in size and scope similar to what we did in Iraq. –President Barack Obama as quoted by David Remnick in “Going the Distance: On and […]

Syria
Finland's Defense Minister Carl Haglund

NATOSource

Jan 27, 2014

Finnish Defense Minister: EU will Never Become Europe’s Primary Defense Forum

By Jorge Benitez, Atlantic Council

During his trip to Washington to meet with Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, Finnish Defense Minister Carl Haglund sat down for an exclusive interview with Director of NATOSource Jorge Benitez.

Europe & Eurasia European Union

MENASource

Jan 27, 2014

Despite Turbulence, Hopeful Progress in Tunisia and Yemen

By Stefanie Hausheer and Lara Talverdian

With much attention focused on the increasing violence and repression in Egypt, the notable milestones achieved in Tunisia and Yemen over the weekend should be celebrated for what they are: tangible steps towards a peaceful transition to democracy.

North Africa Yemen

MENASource

Jan 27, 2014

Top News: Tunisia Ratifies New Constitution

By MENASource

 The National Constituent Assembly (NCA) ratified the new constitution on Sunday. A vast majority of the NCA voted in favor of the constitution, with 200 voting in favor, twelve against, and four absent.

MENASource

Jan 27, 2014

Top News: Egypt’s SCAF Authorizes Newly Promoted Field Marshal Sisi’s Presidential Bid

By EgyptSource

Egypt’s Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) empowered army chief Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi to run for president, according to reports from state-run MENA. The sources speaking to MENA also said that Sisi will announce his decision in the next few hours over whether or not he will enter the upcoming presidential elections as a civilian […]

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