Tag: Democracy
Seeds of change in Ethiopia
Graham Peebles sees in this month’s demonstration in the Ethiopian capital signs of hope but says real change will happen only if this serves as a catalyst for a coordinated, strategic movement.
The Syrian revolution made simple
Nureddin Sabir unpicks the various components of the Syrian armed conflict, and argues that the Syrian people have been badly let down by the incoherent and fractious groups claiming to represent them.
Critical thinking gone missing – worldwide
Lawrence Davidson explores the reasons for the absence of critical thinking among Americans and others, from lack of interest in matters that don’t affect their daily lives to bureaucratic groupthink and ideology.
Egypt: no short cuts in democracy
Jamal Kanj argues that despite Egyptian President Muhammad Mursi’s shortcomings, his opponents must endure the results of the ballot box and allow him to serve his term, because the alternative is anarchy.
Unity – the path to change in Ethiopia
Graham Peebles argues that the opportunity presented by the change of prime minister in Ethiopia has proven hollow and that the political opposition is fragmented, dysfunctional and offers no vision of change.
Ethiopia’s opportunity: a new day beckons
Graham Peebles argues that the death of Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi provides an opportunity for the country to reunite its fragmented communities, restore human dignity and establish democracy and human rights.
Libya between tyranny and an uncertain future
Nureddin Sabir puts the killing of Muammar Gaddafi and his son Mutasim in context and assesses the challenges facing the Libyan people as they embark on an ambitious transition to democracy.
In solidarity with the people of Syria
A petition in support of the Syrian people’s struggle against dictatorship and genocide has been launched by the Global Campaign of Solidarity with the Syrian Revolution, which also has a Facebook page