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For Egypt's Islamists, tolerant policy is just good politics
The realities of Egyptian politics will make it difficult for Islamists in office to pursue the goals they advocated in opposition.
Russia's redoubled support of Syria has no end in sight
Moscow is sending shipments of advanced weapons to prop up the Assad regime, but does not have a real plan beyond more violence.
Central Asia fears a spillover of instability as Nato leaves
Central Asian countries played a vital part in the US and Nato campaign in Afghanistan. And now, Central Asia fears an American-shaped hole in Afghanistan when the war there ends.
Maintaining momentum in Egypt's evolving revolution
The verdicts on Hosni Mubarak's henchmen reveal how much is at stake in Egypt's presidential election.
From Central Asia to Egypt, rethinking the role of religion
Egyptians face a difficult choice when they return to the polls: authoritarian control inevitably stifles creativity and risk-taking, as well as increasing corruption. But too much religion can be unruly.
Egypt's new president must limit his military's influence
Whatever happens in Egypt's presidential election, the real campaign, against entrenched military power in the state, will still have to be fought.
Tahrir Square violence was not gender-based – that's what makes it scary
The Egyptian riot police were not disrobing and dragging a female protester away because she was a woman - they were disrobing and dragging her away because she was a protester.
A Palestinian resistance that Netanyahu cannot answer
The hunger strike has been an effective use of non-violent protest to show the lack of moral authority of the Israeli state.
Top Egyptian feminist says 'nothing has really changed' since revolution
Faisal Al Yafai talks revolution, religion and equality with Nawal El Saadawi, Egypt's most celebrated feminist.
Three elections that will decide Iran's nuclear fate
Elections in Iran, Israel and America this year will decide what will happen to Iran's nuclear programme.
History has a lesson for Assad: the Hama model leads to war
Syria's president Bashar Al Assad should consider two political dilemmas from the 1980s, one as a model, the other as a warning.
Iran ignores soft diplomacy options to its own detriment
The UAE's stance on the disputed islands mirrors the US' stance on Iran's suspected nuclear programme. Yet the two are linked. If Iran were less provocative on the former, its neighbours might trust it more on the latter.
Assad must choose: alienate his allies or lose control of Syria
Bashar Al Assad is entering a crucial phase in his response to the revolt in Syria, with twin crises showing no signs of abating.
Israel's Big Brother makes 'reality TV' essential viewing
A reality TV show in Israel, Big Brother, has given average Israelis a rare glimpse of how deeply the continuing occupation is damaging their society.
Money can't buy happiness - but well-being index is proof it helps
Bhutan, according to the United Nations, is the happiest country in Asia. What do the inhabitants of this tiny landlocked Himalayan country know that the rest of us don't?
