Chen: China democracy ‘slow but irreversible’
Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng, in his first major public appearance in the US, has said democratic change in China is slow but irreversible. Read More…
The Islamist-secular battle is under way
By Rami G. Khouri The Daily Star, Lebanon Three great battles over political power have been unleashed across the Arab world and will persist for many years, until a new political order stabilizes in every country. One in particular is now reaching an important point that will reveal much about […]
US offered Israel new arms to delay Iran attack — report (until after the US elections).
AFP | Mar 08,2012 | 22:39 JORDAN TIMES OCCUPIED JERUSALEM — The United States offered Israel advanced weaponry in return for it committing not to attack Iran’s nuclear facilities this year, Israeli daily Maariv reported on Thursday. Citing unnamed Western diplomats and intelligence sources, the report said that during Prime […]
Shariah Law: Collection of Literature by The Economist
What is Shariah law? How does it relate to the Western law? What does it mean for democracy and freedom? Read More