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New Syrian Brotherhood Leader: Continuity or Change?
Syria’s Muslim Brotherhood sees a change in leadership, but will the group change its activities or approach towards the al-Assad regime?
Gamal Mubarak and the Discord in Egypt's Ruling Elite
Differences between the old guard and the new business elite within the ruling NDP are playing a role in the question of presidential succession.
What Does “Reform” Mean in Saudi Arabia?
Reform in Saudi Arabia remains the personal whim of King Abdullah and has not yet had an impact on institutions.
Why Palestinians Will Not Hold Elections, at Least for Now
Fatah's infighting subverts Palestinian democracy and the prospects of a peace process.
Democracy on Hold in Yemen
Yemeni democracy is on hold in light of internal divisions and threats to stability.
Al-Qaeda in Iraq: Eliminating Leaders Will Not Necessarily Cut Lifelines
Al-Qaeda has suffered significant strategic losses in Iraq, but will the political impasse there create opportunities for the terrorist organization?
Jordan’s New Electoral Law Disappoints Reformers
Jordan's controversial electoral reforms stand to benefit Islamists and encourage tribalism.
Interview with Essam al-Arian, member of the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood’s Guidance Bureau
In the Arab Reform Bulletin's first video interview, Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood spokesman Essam al-Arian explains the movement's strategy toward fall 2010 People's Assembly elections and the 2011 presidential race. The Brotherhood ran 12 candidates in the June 1, 2010 Shura Council elections, none of whom won a seat.
News
- Sep. 3, 2010 Year Two of the Palestinian State Building Plan
- Sep. 1, 2010 Cyber Crime Law in Jordan
- Sep. 1, 2010 Bahraini Crackdown against Shi’i Activists
- Aug. 4, 2010 Al-Baradei Activists Detained in Egypt
- Aug. 4, 2010 Iraqi Newspaper Sued
- Aug. 2, 2010 Iraqi Parliament Session Postponed
- Aug. 2, 2010 Jordanian Cabinet Reshuffle
- Jul. 29, 2010 Coptic Blogger Released
- Jul. 26, 2010 Al-Baradei’s Campaign Collects 200,000 Signatures
- Jul. 26, 2010 Prisoners Released in Egypt
- Jul. 26, 2010 Prisoners Released in Oman
- Jul. 26, 2010 Sudan Restricts Local BBC Broadcasts
- Jul. 20, 2010 Saudi Activist Imprisoned for “Annoying Others”
- Jul. 14, 2010 Former Jordanian Minister Sentenced to Jail
- Jul. 8, 2010 Syrian Kurd Prisoner Tortured
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The Arab Reform Bulletin is an online journal covering political, economic, and human rights developments in Arab countries as well as U.S. and European policy toward the region.
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