Philippine Historical Amnesia: Reflections on Marcos’ Authoritarian Rule

by Tess Bacalla -Philippines- Thirty-nine years ago this month, the Philippines found itself plunged into darkness when then-President Ferdinand Marcos declared martial law. Ostensibly to modernize the country and prevent a communist takeover, the multi-headed hydra that was the brutal...

Posted by Tess Bacalla on September 7, 2011 12:01 AM

In Syria, the Worst Seems Yet to Come

by Aloosh Devrim -Syria- Farewells are generally emotional but not as great as we experienced this evening. It had not been a social visit with family friends. The family of four, including two handsome boys, had escaped the military witch-hunt...

Posted by Aloosh Devrim on April 28, 2011 8:15 AM

Sudan, Egypt, Libya, and Back Again: Witness to the Revolution

by Reem Abbas -Sudan- Sudanese contributor Reem Abbas reflects on the popular uprisings in several of the places she has called home. –Ed My father came back from the supermarket armed with bags full of pasta, rice, flour, and canned...

Posted by Reem Abbas on March 18, 2011 12:01 AM

Syria’s Options as Calls for Democracy Spread Throughout the Arab World

by Aloosh Devrim -Syria- When I saw the revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt I felt happy. I knew that soon the domino effect would spread change throughout the Arab world. Before the popular upheaval, like many in the West, I...

Posted by Aloosh Devrim on February 11, 2011 12:00 AM

Women, Democracy and Change in Egypt

by Manar Ammar -Egypt- On Friday, February 11, 2011 President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt stepped down, ceding power to the Egyptian military. Vice President Omar Suleiman made the announcement via state television. - Ed. The news from Egypt arrived: People...

Posted by Manar Ammar on February 8, 2011 12:01 AM