Ramzy Baroud

The Egyptian Lesson: The People’s Voice Doesn’t Matter

The Egyptian Lesson: The People’s Voice Doesn’t Matter

RAMZY BAROUD: It’s a dismal, depressing conclusion to make following events over the past two weeks. But it’s clear what ‘democracy’ means for Egyptians

 Sarah Grebowski

It’s Time to Debunk the Many Myths of the Egyptian Revolution

It’s Time to Debunk the Many Myths of the Egyptian Revolution

SARAH GREBOWSKI: A spontaneous, youth-led uprising that brought instant democracy via Facebook and Twitter? I’m afraid not.

 Sultan Al Qassemi

GCC: Muslim Brotherhood Fears Over Arab Spring

GCC: Muslim Brotherhood Fears Over Arab Spring

SULTAN AL QASSEMI: UAE national observers commented in private that many names on the UAE petition calling for an elected parliament were UAE members of the Muslim Brotherhood.

 Rachel McArthur

Egypt Celebs Say No, Will they Convince Others?

Egypt Celebs Say No, Will they Convince Others?

RACHEL MCARTHUR: Public figures and celebrities are using their fame not only to encourage the public to vote, but to push for them to vote “no”.

 Common Ground News Service

‘Business As Usual’ Not Possible for Israel

‘Business As Usual’ Not Possible for Israel

KHALED DIAB:The change convulsing the Middle East is being viewed fearfully by Israel. But there’s an opportunity for it to improve its relationships…

 Mondoweiss

Egypt to Usher in Brave New World the U.S. will find harder to Control

Egypt to Usher in Brave New World the U.S. will find harder to Control

PHYLLIS BENNIS, MONDOWEISS: Do the principles on which the U.S. was founded apply to more than 300 million Arabs?