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View ArticleArab uprising: More oil, less democracy
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View ArticleThe extreme bounds of democracy: What this means for the Arab world
Long Title: What determines democracy? And what helps to maintain it? Teaser: Will democracy establish itself in the Middle East? This column looks at what is needed to start democracies are what is...
View ArticleCan the EU mobilise resources for peace in its neighbourhood?
Long Title: Can the EU mobilise resources for peace in its neighbourhood? Teaser: Today, most of Europe is free from dictatorships and conflict. Yet, these spectres loom in neighbouring states and...
View ArticleWhat economic model is Egypt going to adopt?
Long Title: What economic model is Egypt going to adopt? Teaser: Since the Arab Spring, Egypt has seen some political transformation. But what of its economic policy? This column debates whether...
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