“[D]espite the belief of many in the West that such accusations are merely political rhetoric, Iran’s political hardliners do appear to believe that Western nations are actively seeking to start a ‘velvet revolution’ in Iran”:
- Ahmadinejad Blames West For Fomenting Iran Unrest (Christian Science Monitor)
“The reality of Fatah’s conference was a good deal different to how it was portrayed in many typical western media reports”:
- Fatah Strangled at Rebirth (Guardian)
Very likely to pass if put to a national vote, the referendum would move up the targeted withdrawal date of December 2011 by almost a year …
- Iraqi Voters to Decide Whether to Speed U.S. Withdrawal (Washington Post)
… Meanwhile, Al Qassemi challenges Arab leaders to initiate stronger diplomatic ties with Iraq, which is quickly rebuilding as a regional power:
- Time for Arabs to Get Serious About Iraq (Guardian)
As candidates lobby in hopes of challenging Karzai’s rule …
- Afghan Rivals Begin Final Poll Push (Al Jazeera)
… Security concerns speak to the weakness of Afghanistan’s democracy:
Even as the end of Mubarak’s rule approaches, democracy is unlikely to return to Egypt:
- Egypt’s Guessing Game: How Long Can a Leader Last? (AP / Washington Post)
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