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The Muted Voice: Where Are Tunisia’s Young People?

The Muted Voice: Where Are Tunisia’s Young People?

NOUR AWAISS, CGNEWS: So prominent in the protests that swept over the country last year Tunisia’s young people seem to be absent from public discourse now

 Francis Matthew

Most Admired: UAE, Turkey Top Arab Youth Survey

Most Admired: UAE, Turkey Top Arab Youth Survey

FRANCIS MATTHEW: This regional popularity is an asset and the UAE should make every effort to nurture the conditions that built this reputation.

 Juan Cole

Egyptian Protesters Demand Military Step Down in Wake of ‘Blue Bra’ Beating

Egyptian Protesters Demand Military Step Down in Wake of ‘Blue Bra’ Beating

JUAN COLE: If the military can depict the youth as wild men to the middle classes, it thinks it might remain in power, with a fig leaf of elections.

 Jaco Stoop

Egypt’s Youth: Losing Touch With the People

Egypt’s Youth: Losing Touch With the People

JACO STOOP: Demonstrators need to develop a new strategy to achieve their goals. Without grassroots support, demonstrations will not be tolerated

 Steve Royston

Why I’m Optimistic About the Future of Bahrain

Why I’m Optimistic About the Future of Bahrain

STEVE ROYSTON: It’s been a very bad time in Bahrain recently but a recent programme involving all sections of the island’s youth provides hope for the future.

 Ahmed-Al-Omran

Daunting: The Many Challenges Facing Arab Youth

Daunting: The Many Challenges Facing Arab Youth

AHMED AL OMRAN: Identity, lack of economic opportunity, freedom of expression – these are just some of the issues facing young people throughout the Arab World.

 Steve Royston

Is it Time to give Saudi Arabian Youth its Voice?

Is it Time to give Saudi Arabian Youth its Voice?

STEVE ROYSTON: Respect for the elderly is deeply ingrained in Arab society. Saudi Arabia, however, faces a major demographic challenge – a hugely youthful population.