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Hosni Mubarak

Wave of Protests Signals Fundamental Shift in Malaysian Society

Wave of Protests Signals Fundamental Shift in Malaysian Society

The present wave of protests seem to suggest a fundamental shift in Malaysian society today – there is a collective change of mood, away from passive and subservient acceptance of an authoritarian political or ...

Kurds: The Muslim World’s “Unworthy” Victims

Kurds: The Muslim World’s “Unworthy” Victims

2011 marked the shift many Middle East observers had been anticipating. Since their formation, nations stretching between the Maghreb and beyond the Levanthave endured decades of authoritarian rule. Mohamed ...

Egypt’s Revolution 2.0

Egypt’s Revolution 2.0

"The army didn't get the message the first time, so we're taking to the streets. Again." ...

Egypt: The Post-Revolution Honeymoon is Over

Egypt: The Post-Revolution Honeymoon is Over

The post-revolutionary honeymoon period is clearly over. The military is still full of Mubarak’s appointees and has been quick to detain dissidents and utilise torture ever since taking command. ...