Tunisians Fear Losing Secular Society
Tunisia's practicing Muslims have begun asserting themselves on the streets, in politics and in the media.
View ArticleTunisia’s Democratic Intentions Questioned
Tunisia's new government is now headed by the formerly-banned Islamist party called Ennahda. The government says it is focused on boosting the economy, but some worry that Ennahda says one thing while...
View ArticleWhat the Islamists Want for Egypt
A year ago Egypt was experiencing the early days of life without President Hosni Mubarak. Mubarak ruled Egypt for nearly 30 years. He had always warned that if he left the scene, "the Islamists" would...
View ArticleEgypt’s Salafis Conservative Islamic Movement
The World's Ben Gilbert has the second part in his series on the role of Islamists in Egypt a year after the departure of president Hosni Mubarak. In this report he focuses on Egypt's conservative...
View ArticleCoptic Christians in Egypt Fear for the Future Under Islamist Government
Coptic Christians in Egypt had a degree of protection during the reign of Hosni Mubarak, but now that Islamist parties dominate the new parliament, Egypt's Copts are feeling increasingly vulnerable.
View ArticleReligion in Egypt
In a special series, The World’s Ben Gilbert reports on how the rise of Islamist parties in post-Mubarak Egypt might impact the country's delicate balance of religions and its political landscape.
View ArticleA Look at Post Revolution Media in Tunisia
One of the many things that has changed in Tunisia since the revolution is the media landscape, which enjoys a lot more freedom today.
View Article‘Where Do We Go Now’: A Lebanese Film About Mothers Trying to Stop Conflict...
Part fantasy, part musical, the movie tells the tale of Christian and Muslim villagers who live together peacefully, but whose lives are forever changed by sectarian violence elsewhere in Lebanon.
View ArticleSyrian Refugees Threaten Region’s Stability
Waves of Syrian refugees to neighboring Lebanon and Jordan are threatening to destabilize the region.
View ArticleConcerns About Media Freedom in Post-Mubarak Egypt
Several independent Egyptian newspapers took part in a general strike on Tuesday to protest moves by the country's Islamist leaders. Egypt's post revolution media is more open, but as President...
View ArticleLebanon’s Hezbollah Militia Celebrates Its Role in Syria’s Civil War
For months, Hezbollah leaders denied their fighters were in Syria. Now, they're crowing about their military prowess.
View ArticleSyria’s War Arrives in Tripoli, Lebanon
The northern city of Tripoli has seen clashes that echo what's going on in Syria. In some cases, the fighting in Tripoli pits one neighborhood that supports the Syrian government against one that backs...
View ArticleSyrian Refugees Police Themselves in Zaatari Camp
Zaatari camp is the sprawling Syrian refugee camp in Jordan. It was set up last summer and it already houses 110,000 people. Some refugees say the camp lacks adequate policing and governance so they've...
View ArticleHow Syria’s Civil War Impacts Neighboring Lebanon
On Sunday, followers of a radical Sunni preacher got into an armed battle with Lebanon's Army in the city of Saida. By the time it ended, 18 soldiers and dozens of the preacher's followers had been...
View ArticleInflux of Syrian Refugees Causing Tension in Lebanon Prompting New Curfews
There are at least 600,000 Syrian refugees in Lebanon. And with no refugee camps, the refugees are spread around the country in cities, towns and villages. And that's putting a burden on everything...
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Why Lebanon Worries about Unrest in Syria
Syrian security forces opened fire on anti-government protesters on Friday, killing at least eight people, reports say. The continuing demonstrations against the regime in Syria are affecting life in...
View ArticleUnlocked iPhones No Big Deal in Lebanon
In the Geo Quiz we're looking for the name of the main street in Beirut where iPhones sell cheap.
View ArticleSyrian Army Continues Assault on Deir Al Zour
The continued violence came as several Gulf Arab states recalled their ambassadors.
View ArticleLebanese Government Puts Chill on Free Expression
The Lebanese security forces have begun detaining human rights activists.
View ArticleSyrian Minorities Live on Knife’s Edge
Many are charging the Assad government with trying to stir up sectarian violence.
View ArticleSyrian Protesters Celebrate Libyan Rebels in Tripoli
However, some Syrians are noting that Syria's situation is different from Libya's.
View ArticleSyria’s Economy Staggering
As the protests escalate in Syria, the country's economy is taking a hit.
View ArticleTunisia’s Jews And The Country’s New Rulers
The Islamic Ennahda party has the largest bloc in Tunisia's new constitutional assembly. Critics of Ennahda worry it will change the country’s predominantly secular legal codes. Among those who could...
View ArticleWhy Islamists Thrive in Rural Egypt
Election officials have announced some results of the initial stage of Egypt's recent elections. Islamists are expected to dominate - chiefly the Muslim Brotherhood, but a more radical group may also...
View ArticleEgypt’s Workers After the Revolution
In Egypt's workers were a powerful force in bringing down Hosni Mubarak but now those workers are feeling the pinch of economic stagnation due to the country's instability and the global recession.
View ArticleLebanon on Edge as Airstrikes Against Syria Appear Imminent
The Lebanese have had rough month. And it may get rougher. Especially in south Beirut. There have been tit for tat bombings in the area, and scores dead.
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