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New Atlanticist

Dec 4, 2012

How to Build Trust Between India and Pakistan

By Ishrat Husain and Kavita N. Ramdas

This week, a delegation consisting of heads of leading Pakistani business houses are visiting India.

Economy & Business India

MENASource

Dec 4, 2012

Women’s Equality: No Longer a Part of Egypt’s Constitution

By Nahla Samaha

As of today, demonstrations continue across Egypt, both in support of and against the recently completed draft of the constitution. Demonstrations against the constitution have been fueled by fear that the brand of the newly emerged strains of conservative Islam would be imprinted on it. Nowhere is that more a matter of concern for some […]

MENASource

Dec 4, 2012

“Boycott” Elections Distill Kuwait’s Divisions

By Kristin Smith Diwan

On December 1 Kuwait held its second parliamentary election in ten months following the court-imposed dissolution of a strongly oppositional parliament last June.  Instead of the usual selection among Kuwait’s liberal nationalist, Islamist, tribal populist, and independent candidates, the choice this time was more stark:  vote or boycott?   In the months since October, when Kuwait’s […]

The Gulf

MENASource

Dec 4, 2012

The Constituent Assembly’s ‘Last’ Night / الليلة الأخيرة للجمعية التأسيسية

By Yussef Auf

The past few days Egypt has experienced are like no other in the country’s history. They have been so filled with developments, that even the keen observer is unable to make an assessment, and can only follow as the story unfolds, reading the news and analysis. If it is this difficult for them to follow […]

MENASource

Dec 4, 2012

Top News: Egyptian journalists protest draft constitution

By Egypt Source

Hundreds of journalists gathered outside the Egyptian Press Syndicate in downtown Cairo on Tuesday afternoon, waiting outside the syndicate for half an hour before marching to Tahrir Square to declare their objection to the controversial constitutional declaration which was passed by President Mohamed Morsi two weeks ago. 

NATOSource

Dec 4, 2012

NATO: Syrian chemical arms use would draw immediate response

By Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO

From Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO:  As you know, the situation on NATO’s south-eastern border is of great concern. Turkey has asked for Alliance support. And we stand in full solidarity with Turkey.  I would expect NATO Allies to make a decision later today. I am confident we will demonstrate our determination to deter against any […]

New Atlanticist

Dec 3, 2012

Stifling Critical Voices in Southeast Europe

By Rena Linden

On November 24, a Croatian journalist revealed that Milorad Dodik, the president of the Bosnian Serb entity Republika Srpska, offered him money to cover up Dodik’s connection to the Hypo Alpe Adria Banka corruption scandal. 

Politics & Diplomacy The Balkans

MENASource

Dec 3, 2012

Why the Salafis Agreed to the Constitution

By Mahmoud Salem

Up until recently, the majority of the Salafi parties in Egypt were planning to vote against the constitutional draft that is to be put to a referendum in two weeks. While some hardliners continue to call for a boycott, the vast majority are mobilizing in favor of the constitution. Their opposition to the constitution lay […]

MENASource

Dec 3, 2012

The Common Islamist: Principle, Pragmatism, or Triumphalism?

By Jayson Casper

For many in Egypt, conspiracies and manipulations are evident, none clearer than the current battle over the Supreme Constitutional Court. Many liberals are convinced Islamists are seeking to destroy the judiciary in order to establish control over all three branches of government. But do Islamists see themselves this way? Setting aside any possible top level […]

New Atlanticist

Dec 3, 2012

To Save Congo, Let It Fall Apart

By Peter Pham

The Democratic Republic of Congo, which erupted in violence again earlier this month, ought to be one of the richest countries in the world.

North & West Africa
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