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Yemen needs a compromise that Saleh always opposed
For too long, the assumption has been that Yemen¿s fragmented society can only be made whole by a unifying leader. But with President Saleh's future up in the air, this belief is being challenged.
Arab Spring risks turning into Islamist summer
The people's revolution that swept Ben Ali from power in Tunisia could yet reshape its secular, liberal political landscape and may have far-reaching effects on the rights of women.
Tunis: revolution on the runway
The third Tunis Fashion Week delivers more than style, reflecting the newfound energy and freedom of a people who just overthrew their president.
The GCC and Yemen can still dance to the same tune
After Sunday's drama in Sanaa, it may seem that peaceful change is a huge challenge. Our columnist has a suggestion: let Yemen into the Gulf Cooperation Council.
Dormant political force seeks recognition again in Tunisia
The Islamist leader Rachid Ghannouchi has returned from decades of exile, sparking fears that the country's secular system may soon be challenged, as support for his Al Nahda party grows.
Post-revolution Tunisia is open, and safe, for tourists
As operators cut prices to entice wary visitors, take the opportunity to experience the country before the crowds return.
Arab world is too busy to react to bin Laden's death
While the American press was largely triumphalist about Osama bin Laden's death, reactions in the Arab world were more muted and more varied.The Arabs have other things on their mind right now.
Tunisians now have something to build on
Six Tunisians, of different backgrounds and political views, tackle two questions: when did they realise change had occurred, and what their hopes and fears are now.
US ended bin Laden's life; Muslims had already buried his ideology
For the Arab world, Osama bin Laden’s death marks a line in the sand.
In Tunisia, democracy flexes its newly born muscles
Democracy is like a body – if it's not exercised properly, its muscles atrophy. As Tunisia prepares for its first election, it must continue to flex its newfound strength if it is to grow its democracy.
In Tunisia, after the talk comes the vote
Is Tunisia what political freedom is like up close? This hunger, this desire for debate, this outpouring of words and words. The depth of the debate is astonishing, but what kind of future will be constructed from it?
Sarkozy has struck at the heart of Europe's liberty
The "burqa ban" now in force on the streets of France is as illogical as it is ill-conceived
Ivory Coast shows how old loyalties overrule elections
As the political crisis continues in Ivory Coast, there are bigger issues at stake than the fate of one country. Most important is the principle that African leaders leave office when the electorate says so.
Lukewarm about Arab cool
The current ascription of coolness to the Arab world because of the revolutionary spirit coursing through it hangs on two related ideas of coolness, one aspirational, the other assertive.
Delayed reforms risk hurting reconciliation efforts in Syria
Syria’s pledge yesterday to lift the emergency law that has been in place for nearly half a century appeared to be a serious concession to serious disturbances. But would it be enough to placate the protestors?
