Private Universities Thrive Despite Credibility Concerns
Critics point to a lack of quality control, but many students and teachers see benefits of new institutions.
Critics point to a lack of quality control, but many students and teachers see benefits of new institutions.
Leading economic expert says authorities must help floundering sector become more competitive.
Stage productions struggling in face of funding squeeze, government restrictions and dwindling public interest.
Believers says problems over mosques, headscarves and the Hajj reflect official climate of indifference or hostility.
If tribunal finds Syria guilty of assassination, it could drive country closer to Iran, warns analyst.
Teachers who want to broaden the minds of their students face an uphill struggle.
They have grown in number in recent years – though don’t last long if they fall foul of the regime.
But it seems there are still many obstacles to their engagement in politics.
They will have their work cut out sharing power, improving public services and curbing corruption.
They identify ethnic and religious affiliations in bitterly contested city.