Society and Culture

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    • The Call of Pluralism

      The second Arab Awakening has just begun, and the end may not be known in this generation’s lifetime. But this is a battle worth waging and winning—the battle for pluralism across the Arab world.

      • Op-Ed

      Washington’s Sleeping Sickness

      In Washington, strength lies with the opponents rather than the proponents of change.

      • Op-Ed

      Postcards From Venezuela

      The most important clash in today’s Venezuela is between those who defend a government that violates human rights as a state-sanctioned policy and those who are willing to sacrifice themselves to stop it.

      • Op-Ed

      India’s Price of Victory

      The deluge of money in India’s political system is shaping more than just the nature of competition; it’s also having an effect on who gains entry into politics in the first place, as parties rely more on candidates who can pay their own way.

      • Op-Ed

      It Would Be Better to Split Ukraine Than to Tear It Apart

      Previous efforts have done little to improve the situation in Ukraine. Perhaps it is time for a radical rethinking of relations between Kiev and the regions.

      • Corruption in Qatar? The Link Between the Governance Regime and Anti-Corruption Indicators

        The richest country in the world in terms of GDP per capita, Qatar has been performing well in global anti-corruption indices. However, one should consider how the indices define corruption.

        • Op-Ed

        How Arabs Can Defeat Sectarianism

        The rising Sunni-Shiite divide in the Arab world is a prime example of how the demons of sectarianism can be roused by opportunistic leaders. But a stronger sense of national identity can eventually lay them to rest.

        • Op-Ed

        Undeterred, Putin Presses On

        There are many Ukrainians, even in the southeast, who have grown accustomed to Ukrainian independence and would resist efforts to fragment Ukraine and force the annexation or creation of quasi-independent republics.

        • Op-Ed

        It’s Not All Russia’s Fault

        To understand the crisis in Ukraine, it is necessary to look at the region the way its residents see it. Contrary to the Western narrative of Russia aggression, the real story is much more complicated.

        • Article

        Beyond Tunisia’s Constitution: The Devil in the Details

        Despite its contradictions, Tunisia’s new constitution has paved the way for effective reform. But more work must be done to truly put the country on a stable, democratic path.

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