Poet stirring the fires of secularism
Salem Okaly, an engineer as well as the author of nearly a dozen books, is far from the only avowed secularist who dares raise his head in the region
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Autocratic regimes in the Arab world are facing a wave of social unrest and popular pressure in the wake of Tunisia’s ‘Jasmine Revolution’
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F1 courts controversy with Bahrain race
Protests grow as opposition radicals call for this weekend’s Grand Prix to be cancelled because of repression in the island monarchy
Sitra at centre of new Bahrain uprising
Youths in the restive island who have joined with other rebels across the country under the February 14 movement are in no mood for compromise
Bahrain blasts stoke fears before F1 race
Explosions in the Bahraini capital and a radical group’s promise to conduct ‘more operations’ raises fears ahead of the F1 Grand Prix
Arab-led investment plan for crucial jobs
An Arab Stabilization Plan focuses on job creation through critical infrastructure investments to achieve economic stability and curb extremism
Mixed views as talks open on Yemen future
Questions raised on mechanics and representativeness of the landmark dialogue in Sana’a and the decision to pay delegates hefty daily allowances
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As Islamist-led coalition government faces crisis, Beji Caid Sebsi hopes to strengthen liberal opposition with his Nidaa Tunis movement
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Inexperienced Islamist leaders in Egypt and Tunisia are struggling to manage economic grievances that have persisted post-revolution. By Roula Khalaf
Tunisia in shock
The assassination of Chokri Belaid, a leading opposition politician, is wake-up call for national reconciliation between Islamists and secularists
Middle East: Political upheaval widens gaps in two-speed region
Popular hopes for a return to normality have been frustrated, says Roula Khalaf
Arab nations cannot delay economic reform
Policies to cement macroeconomic stabilisation are needed, along with national dialogues to create the groundwork for growth, writes Christine Lagarde
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The Arab uprisings have allowed a long-suppressed ultraconservative Sunni sect to gain influence, posing a threat to the shift from autocracy across the region. By Roula Khalaf
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