Focus
The Arab Spring
Years active: 2011-2012
IWPR in-depth coverage of the revolutions and protest movements breaking out across the Middle East provides a platform for Arab journalists and activists to air their views on and analysis of the turmoil.
Tunisia Experiences Secular-Religious Rifts
Young activists say tensions are growing with Islamists as they flex their political muscle.
Egypt's Constitution Timing Debate
Some believe governing principles must be put in place ahead of elections to ensure a stable democracy.
Yemeni Youth Key to Real Change
Emerging protest groups predicted to become political power-brokers.
Double Blow for Syrian Regime
Intellectuals give impetus to uprising as regime's policy of mass arrests fails to deter protesters.
Saleh Defiance Concerns Yemeni Activists
President’s influence continues to be felt as insecurity and hunger spreads.
Gaza Youth Urge Political Unity
Inspired by uprisings elsewhere in the region, activists have campaigned to end Palestinian divisions.
Egyptians Frustrated Over Direction of Revolution
Signs that many doubt the protest movement will achieve its demands of sweeping reforms.
Egypt: Hopes of Sexual Revolution Dim
Uprising stirred hopes of new equality between men and women, but little progress has been made.
How WikiLeaks Rocked Tunisia
Activist translated secret cables to show Tunisians the extent of government misdeeds.