A decade ago rebellions roiled the region with great hope that democracy would take root. What went wrong?
WATCH: CN Live! — The ‘Arab Spring’ 10 Years On
Category: Egypt
THE ANGRY ARAB: Anti-Semitism & Gulf Regimes’ Normalization with Israel
Western media never critically examined the so-called Abraham Accords, writes As`ad AbuKhalil.
Prince Andrew Helped Deepen UK Relations with Gulf Regimes for 8 Years After Epstein Scandal
The queen’s second son held many meetings with repressive Middle East monarchies long after his role as official trade envoy ended in 2011, Phil Miller reports.
White House Seeks $200 Million Arms Sale to Egypt
The request to Congress comes days after relatives of a prominent Egyptian American activist were arrested and jailed.
Lessons From the 10th Anniversary of the Egyptian Uprising
In marking the anniversary of the Egyptian uprising, it is deceptive to celebrate a revolution. The word “revolution” has been bandied about a lot since 2011, writes As’ad AbuKhalil.
Global Hot Spots You Probably Don’t Know About (But Should)
The list, writes Danny Sjursen, includes the latest atrocity in northern Ethiopia – and the broader Horn of Africa chess game.
What Happened to the Global Uprisings of a Decade Ago?
Ten years have slipped by since a man named Mohamed Bouazizi set himself on fire in the Tunisian town of Sidi Bouzid, begins Vijay Prashad.
THE ANGRY ARAB: In Defense of Nasser
As’ad AbuKhalil confronts the negative press surrounding a man whose influence, 50 years after his death, is still rattling Gulf media empires and reactionary forces in the West.
What the Palestinians Think of the Israel-UAE ‘Deal’
The State of Palestine Negotiation Affairs Department has laid out Palestine’s position regarding the deal between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and how it affects Palestinians.
25 YEARS OF CN: ‘How Israel Stole the Bomb’
When Israel launched a covert scheme to steal material and secrets to build a nuclear bomb, U.S. officials looked the other way and obstructed investigations, as described in a book reviewed by James DiEugenio.