The Arab Spring: One Year Later
The U.S. is still trying to formulate new policies for the fast-changing politics of the Middle East. Here, Hillary Clinton stands with Libyan fighters who ousted Moammar Gadhafi during an Oct. 18 visit by the U.S. secretary of state to the capital Tripoli.
Is The Arab Spring Good Or Bad For The U.S.?
()For decades, the U.S. sought stability in the Middle East. But the upheavals of the past year have left the region in flux, and the U.S. is trying to define a new policy for dealing with changes that are still playing out.
The Turkish Model: Can It Be Replicated?()
January 6, 2012 As a number of Arab states go through dramatic transitions, many are looking to Turkey as an example of a modern, moderate Islamic country that has a working democracy. But it's not clear whether Turkey's successes can be duplicated elsewhere.
Bahrain: The Revolution That Wasn't()
January 5, 2012 Bahrain put down an uprising and said it would introduce changes. But so far, little has changed in a country where Shiite Muslims make up most of the population but have very little power.
Syrian Uprising Raises The Specter Of Sectarian War()
January 4, 2012 A major factor in the Syrian revolt is the battle between sectarian groups. The Assad family and the minority Alawites have held the top jobs for decades, and feel they would be trampled if the majority Sunni Muslims come to power. These sectarian tensions are never far from the surface in the Middle Eastern nations going through upheavals.
In Post-Gadhafi Libya, Islamists Start To Rise()
January 3, 2012 Moammar Gadhafi cracked down hard on Islamists throughout his long rule. With his overthrow and death, Islamist groups are now able to operate freely.
Egypt, Tunisia Try To Turn Elections Into Democracy()
January 2, 2012 The revolutions in Egypt and Tunisia took place in a matter of days, filling those countries with hope of a brighter future. Both countries have held elections, but creating a democracy will take time.
Timeline: The Major Events Of The Arab Spring()
January 2, 2012 The Arab world has undergone more upheaval in the past year than in the past several decades. Here is a look at the most important events in the region, which remains in a state of transition.
