Alexander McNabb

The Wild Web: The Super Injunction v.s. The Net

The Wild Web: The Super Injunction v.s. The Net

ALEXANDER MCNABB: Twitter, Google et al argue they are a medium. Suing them for the content on their networks would be like suing a telco for something someone said…

 James M. Dorsey

Strauss-Kahn Arrest puts European control of IMF at risk

Strauss-Kahn Arrest puts European control of IMF at risk

JAMES M. DORSEY: Emerging markets are demanding that the heads of major international institutions be chosen on the basis of merit…

 Saad Al Dosari

A PR Coup: The Woman & the Jeddah Projects

A PR Coup: The Woman & the Jeddah Projects

SAAD AL DOSARI: The decision of asking her to be part of the inauguration is clever because it gives the project a human face. She is the voice of Jeddawies.

 Naseem Tarawnah

The Day My World Was Turned Upside Down

The Day My World Was Turned Upside Down

NASEEM TARAWNAH: I joined the March 24th group’s sit-in with little expectation. What I witnessed has changed my view of my homeland.

 Syria News Wire

Reform Not Regime Change is What Syria Needs

Reform Not Regime Change is What Syria Needs

SYRIA NEWS WIRE: Much heat and little light has been generated by the protests in Syria but authorities shouldn’t be panicked by the reasonable demands.

 Steve Royston

Why Bahrain Trumps Dubai – Demographics

Why Bahrain Trumps Dubai – Demographics

STEVE ROYSTON: This is not intended as a fluffy message of support. Bahrain has simply travelled further than any of its neighbours down the path of open-mindedness. And it’s a ‘real’ country.

 Juan Cole

Wikileaks: U.S. Knew Tunis Gov. Rotten

Wikileaks: U.S. Knew Tunis Gov. Rotten

JUAN COLE: Cables show that the U.S. was fully aware of the debilitating level of corruption in Tunisia, and its anti-democratic implications.

 Zeinobia

Breaking News: Explosions in Egypt – Updated

Breaking News: Explosions in Egypt – Updated

ZEINOBIA, BREAKING: Huge explosion heard, according to early media reports it took place in front of the All saints church at the Khalil Hamda street. Many dead – media reports.

 James M. Dorsey

Saudi’s Succession – ‘Reading Tea Leaves’

Saudi’s Succession – ‘Reading Tea Leaves’

JAMES M. DORSEY: With King Abdullah recuperating in the United States, many of the key players who will play a part in the succession to a new generation have returned to the Kingdom.