Corruption

Is This the Arab Spring 2.0?

2019-11-09

Nearly a decade after the Arab Spring fizzled, a new wave of protest has swept over the Middle East and North Africa. What is different this time, and will the protesters get what they want?

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The Arab Winter of Discontent

2019-11-07

Following mass uprisings in Algeria and Sudan this summer, protesters have now taken to the streets in Lebanon and Iraq to demand better economic conditions and an end to mis-governance.

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Fifth wave of protests in Iraq 2019, Look for its future

2019-10-26

the protests launched in most of south and middle cities of Iraq. A protestations continued six days

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Economy, WhatsApp, wildfires: Why are there protests in Lebanon?

2019-10-19

The crisis in Lebanon has been simmering for months

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Baghdad protests: At least 10 dead and more than 200 injured as riot police open fire

2019-10-02

Thousands of Iraqis demonstrating against unemployment, government corruption and poor services

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Across a divided nation, skepticism about impeachment

2019-09-28

Protesters call to impeach President Trump in front of the White House on Sept. 24

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Dozens arrested in anti-Sisi protests across Egypt

2019-09-23

Rights group and activists claim that more than 60 people had been arrested by Egyptian security forces

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IMF Executive Board Concludes 2019 Article IV Consultation with Iraq

2019-08-21

An improved security situation and the recovery in oil prices have improved near-term vulnerabilities

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Where the Periphery Dominates

2019-07-21

After the defeat of the Islamic State, the balance of power in Iraqs Nineveh Governorate is changing.

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Arostcratic elite rules Iraq, only misery achieved, journalist

2018-08-05

Since a decade and a half aristocratic elite lived in Iraq with unprecedented lofty life while the ordinary citizen only got injustice and misery

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Mahathir’s reforms could put Saudi Arabia and the UAE on the spot

2018-06-01

Newly elected Malaysian Prime Minister Mohammed Mahathir is adopting policies that could reshape the Southeast nation’s relations with powerful Gulf States.

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Saudi Arabia Hits the Brakes on Reforms

2018-05-28

Arresting feminists does not inspire faith in the crown princes much hyped reform agenda.

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Legal protection of the right to a society free of corruption

2018-05-21

Study in light of international conventions

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Annabaa 2nd. Annual conf. on legislative reform

2018-05-13

Legislative Reform the Way for Sound Government and Combating Corruption

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Yes, Turkey has definitely become a rogue regime

2018-03-26

Under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey has turn toward terrorism is well established

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Iraq reconstruction investment urged by World Bank's IFC

2018-02-12

Reconstruction of Iraq after war with Islamic State may cost $100bn

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Honest Politicians Won't Fix Corruption

2017-12-13

Around the world, people are fed up with venal politicians. But they may be looking for the wrong solution.

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Why do nations collapse?

2017-08-15

The collapse starts when the individual or the society will be unresponsive and will not be practically affected by its results

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South Koreans are losing faith in an elitist education system

2017-07-19

Degrees of disenchantment.. The courts and the president sympathize

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All the U.S. President's Flip-Flops

2017-04-14

The simplest explanation for Donald Trump’s new positions on everything from Syria to interest rates? Ignorance.

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