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Egypt: One Year After the Fall of Mubarak
Saturday marks the one year anniversary of President Hosni Mubarak’s downfall in Egypt. Since then the military has controlled the government and members of the Muslim Brotherhood control Parliament.
Growing Xenophobia in Egypt
The relationship between Egypt and Washington isn’t the only thing that is uncertain in Egypt right now. The political situation has lead to a growing fear of foreigners, and as Julia Simon reports from Cairo it’s coming from the state.
Slideshow: Syrian Refugees In Turkey
In wake of the recent UN vote on Syria, many young Syrians who fled to Turkey now say they want to go back and fight.
Regional Implications Of The Crackdown In Syria
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Arab Affairs commentator Rami Khouri of the American University in Beirut about the unrest in Syria and its implications for the region.
Political Pulse Of Russia’s Heartland
The BBC’s Steve Rosenberg talks to Marco Werman about the view from the heartland.
Ana Tijoux’s ‘Shock’ Becomes Protesters’ Anthem in Chile
Protesters in Chile are calling for educational reforms and Tijoux’s song has generated buzz.
Syrian Composer Malek Jandali’s Arab Spring Inspired Song
Anchor Marco Werman talks to Syrian composer Malek Jandali who based some of his recent compositions on the brutal events of the Syrian revolution.
Violence In Syria Escalates
The Syrian army has launched renewed assaults on several cities including Homs and Hama, killing dozens of people, according to activists. The Arab League says there has been a “high escalation” of violence in recent days.
Egyptian Activists Try to Counter Media Image
The one-year anniversary of the start of Egypt’s revolution sent tens of thousands of Egyptians to the streets this week that were largely peaceful. But tensions between pro-democracy activists and Egypt’s ruling military council are still running high. The activists and the army are competing for the support of millions of Egyptians.
Fending for Themselves in Cairo’s Imbaba Neighborhood
Perhaps no other place represents the “divide and conquer” mentality more than Imbaba, a down-and-out neighborhood in Cairo. Now, residents are doing for themselves what the government never did.
Should the West Intervene in Syria?
The failure by the Arab League mission to stop the violence in Syria puts more pressure on the larger international community to intervene there but the US has no plans to do that.
Saving New York’s ‘Little Syria’
Bruce Wallace reports from Lower Manhattan, home to a neighborhood known as Little Syria. Arab Americans are working to preserve what’s left of this once-thriving immigrant neighborhood, and its links to the history of Arabs in New York.
Rare Visit by Foreign Journalist to Syria: Seeing the Protests Up Close
Reporter Margaret Evans just returned from a visit to Syria. She’s one of the few foreign journalists who’s been granted access by the Assad regime since protests began there last March.
Revolution 2.0: Wael Ghonim and the Egyptian Uprising
Marco Werman talks with Wael Ghonim, who played a role in last January’s protests in Egypt. As administrator of a Facebook page, he urged people to take to the streets.
Musician Seun Kuti Protests Against Fuel Price Rise in Nigeria
Seun Kuti, son of Nigeria’s legendary musician Fela Kuti has emerged as one of the protest leaders in Nigeria.
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