Middle East

Syrian Opposition Demands Harden

They say there can be no negotiation with president after recent developments.

Moroccan Reforms Seen as Cup Half-Empty

King’s vision of top-down democratic reform fails to impress grassroots protest movement.

Palestinian Tactics Set to Change

Kurdish Media Freedoms Still Under Threat

Death of journalist and subsequent crackdown on press freedom have raised serious questions about claim that region is democratic model for rest of country.

Keeping Flame of Bahraini Activism Burning

As Manama turns the screws on opposition movement, one diaspora Bahraini says she's determined to maintain her online coverage of uprising despite death threats and slurs.

Foreign Imports Killing Off Afghan Industry

Manufacturing sector struggles against flood of cheaper imports.

Syrian Refugees Describe Army Violence

Residents of Jisr a-Shughour who escaped to Turkey say civilians are being shot in the town.

Yemen's Multiple Power Struggles

Opposition groups staging protests aren't the only groups that want President Saleh to go.

Iraqis Explore New Journalism Horizons

Central Asia Seeks Road South