Karman’s Prize: A Better Image for Muslim Women
DANIEL M. VARISCO: The award of the Nobel to Tawwakul Karman represents many positive developments not least a shift in the view of Muslim women …
Yemen: The Desperation of Ali Abdullah Salih
DANIEL M. VARISCO: It's the 'same old, same old' with Yemen's recently returned President, blather, bluster and baloney. In the words of the song 'he just keeps hangin' on' …
Al-Awlaqi’s Killing: The Legal Implications
JUAN COLE: Whatever about the military significance of Anwar al Awlaqi's killing there are some profound legal and constitutional implications that must worry all defenders of human rights. …
GCC: Winds of Change Kept At Bay – At What Price?
JAMES M. DORSEY: Their reluctance to be proactive rather than reactive has so far shielded the GCC from the revolt. The question is for how long, and what's the price?…
Odds Stacked Against Peaceful Change in Yemen
RAMZY BAROUD: A brutal crackdown, a divided opposition and U.S regional strategic interests are the principal obstacles to democratic change in Yemen. A tough call then. …
Yemen, the Reality: ‘It Ain’t Over ‘Til it’s Over’
DANIEL M. VARISCO: He's clearly been badly wounded and his confidence in those who surround him must have been rocked but it's still possible Salih will try to stage a comeback. …
“We Will not Be Silent”: Yemeni Women Respond
JUAN COLE: Women have played a prominent role in the demonstrations in Yemen. Too prominent a role, according to the country's President. He'd like them to stay at home. They have responded: 'No'. …
Yemen: In Search of Lost, ‘Happier’ Times
SUHAIBWEBB, HESHAM HUSSAIN: Yemen has always been tied with the word “happy,” yet it hasn’t been happy for decades. It is time for Yemen to become happy again.…
A Word Association Game – Yemen?
ALICE HACKMAN: Say 'Yemen' to most people in the West and the word 'terrorism' comes immediately to mind. But yet this beautiful country has a lot to offer. …
