Class resources for MENA politics and maps (including blank map)

1. Glenn Greenwald, "John Burns' 'ministering angels' and 'liberators'," Salon, Jan. 4, 2011
2. Greg Mitchell, Blogging, WikiLeaks News & Views, for Day 38, The Nation, Jan. 4, 2011
3. Update of Wikileaks - Tunisia - and Egypt, New York Times, Jan 14, 2011 - updated Feb 8, 2011
4. Qaddafi Sees WikiLeaks Plot in Tunisia, New York Times, Jan 17, 2011
5. Clement Henry, “Tunisia’s ‘Sweet Little [Rogue]’ Regime,” in Robert Rotberg, ed., Worst of the Worst: Dealing with Repressive and Rogue Nations, Brookings Institution Press, 2007, pp. 300-323.
6. Amel Boubekeur, "Algeria's Protests in the Shadow of Tunisia," Foreign Policy, Jan. 17, 2011
7. Noureddine Jebnoun, Tunisian Academic: "Will Not Recognize This Band of Thugs" - op ed Jan 17, 2011
8. Kamel Riahi, "A Night in Tunisia," op ed about the night of Jan. 14, from New York Times, Jan. 19, 2011
9. Clement Henry and Robert Springborg, "Tunisia; Booting Up a Development Model or Bakc tothe Future?, Foreign Policy, Jan. 18, 2011
10. Laurie A. Brand, "Why Jordan is not Tunisia," Foreign Policy, Jan. 18, 2011
11. Eric Goldstein, "A Middle Class Revolution," Foreign Policy, Jan. 18, 2011
12. Tunisian Opposition Pushes for Coalition Changes, New York Times, Jan. 19, 2011
13. Arab Leaders Keep a Wary Eye on Tunisia, New York Times, Jan. 19, 2011
14. Ali Baba gone, but what about the 40 thieves? The Economist, Jan. 20, 2011
15. A Region’s Unrest Scrambles U.S. Foreign Policy, NYT Jan 26, 2011
16. Good News From the Middle East (Really), op-ed by Goldberg and Ibish, NYT, Jan 26, 2011
17. Police in Tunisia Fire Tear Gas at Protesters, NYT Jan 26, 2011
18. After Day of Protests, Egypt Bans New Rallies, NYT Jan 26, 2011
19. Ousted Lebanese Leader Swallows Rivals’ Bitter Pill, NYT Jan 26, 2011
20. Egyptian Youths Drive the Revolt Against Mubarak, NYT Jan 27, 2011
21. Robert Springborg, Game Over, The Chance for Democracy in Egypt is Lost, Foreign Policy, Feb. 2, 2011
22. Kristof, We are all Egyptians, NYT Feb 3, 2011
23. Gangs Hunt Journalists and Rights Workers, NYT Feb 3, 2011
24. Crackdown in Egypt Widens but Officials Offer Concessions, NYT Feb 4, 2011
25. White House and Egypt Discuss Plan for Mubarak’s Exit, NYT Feb 4, 2011
26. Journalists Return to Central Cairo, but Threats Remain, NYT Feb 4, 2011
27. Richard Bulliett, Egypt's Neo-Mamluke End Game, Agence Globale, Feb 3, 2011
28. S. Selim, Egypt and the Future of the Corporate Grid, Jadaliyya, Feb 1, 2011
29. Paul Amar, Why Mubarak Is Out, Jadaliyya, Feb 1, 2011 [politial economy of security forces]
30. Rami G. Khouri, The Arab Military Is Not the Solution, Agence Globale, Feb 4, 2011
31. Adam Shatz, Egypt After Mubarak, London Review of Books, Feb. 5, 2011
32. Egypt’s Ire Turns to Confidant of Mubarak’s Son, NYT Feb 7, 2011
33. Warning Against Hasty Exit for Mubarak, NYT Feb 7, 2011
34. Protests Linger as Normal Life in Cairo Begins to Resume, NYT Feb 7, 2011
35. Tunisian lawmakers approve emergency powers, AFP, Feb 7, 2011
36. Egypt unrest: Protesters frustrate normalisation effort, BBC, Feb 7, 2011
37. In Backing Vice President, U.S. Plays Tricky Hand in Egypt, NYT Feb 8, 2011
38. Egypt's popular revolution will change the world, Guardian, Feb 8, 2011
39. Opening ‘All the Files’ to Track Mubarak Riches, NYT Feb 12, 2011
40. Military Offers Assurances to Egypt and Neighbors, NYT Feb 12, 2011
41. A Tunisian-Egyptian Link That Shook Arab History, NYT Feb 14, 2011
42. Egyptian Military Dissolves Parliament, NYT Feb 14, 2011
43. Facebook Officials Keep Quiet on Its Role in Revolts, NYT Feb 15, 2011
44. As Army Pulls Back, Bahrain Protesters Retake Square, NYT Feb. 18, 2011
45. Warplanes and Militia Fire on Protesters in Libyan Capital, NYT Feb. 21, 1011
46. Yemen President Rejects Demands He Step Down Now, NYT Feb. 21, 1011
47. Reform Lawyer Says Tunisia Risks Anarchy, NYT Feb. 21, 1011
48. Next Question for Tunisia: The Role of Islam in Politics, NYT Feb. 21, 1011,
49. Henry and Springborg, A Tunisian Solution for Egypt’s Military, Foreign Affairs, Feb. 21, 2011
50. Hussein Agha and Robert Malley, In post-Mubarak Egypt, the rebirth of the Arab world, Washington Post, Feb. 11, 2011
51. Dr. Osama Kadi, Syrian Industry and the Problem of the Executive, SRCC (London) Feb 2011
52. Andrew Barwig, Why New Electoral Rules Matter, Foreign Policy, Feb 21, 2011
53. Saudi king offers billions in "gifts" for his subjects, Feb. 23, 2011
54. Dirk Vandewalle, "The many Qaddafis," NYT op-ed, Feb. 24, 2011
55. Nicholas Kristof, "On the Line with Libya," NYT op-ed, Feb. 24, 2011
56. In Libya Capital, Long Bread Lines and Barricades, NYT Feb 27, 2011
57. Qaddafi Makes Little Headway in Assault on Libyan Rebels, NYT March 1, 2011
58. Arab Unrest Puts Their Lobbyists in Uneasy Spot, NYT March 2, 2011
59. Business Side of Egypt’s Army Blurs Lines of Aid From U.S., NYT March 6, 2011
60. In Libya, Both Sides Gird for Long War as Civilian Toll Mounts , NYT March 6, 2011
61. J-F Seznec, Saudi Arabia Strikes Back, Foreign Policy, March 14, 2011
62. Qaddafi Forces Seize Another Rebel Stronghold, NYT March 14, 2011
63. Ali Abdulatif Ahmida, Why Qaddafi has already lost, NYT March 17, 2011
64. Steve Coll, The Intrernet for better or worse, New York Review of Books, April 7, 2011
65. Nicholas Pelham, The Battle for Libya, New York Review of Books, April 7, 2011
66. A Libyan Fight for Democracy, or a Civil War? NYT March 22, 2011
67. Dislike for Qaddafi Gives Arabs a Point of Unity, NYT March 22, 2011
68. Syrian Troops Open Fire, NYT March 26, 2011
69. Protesters Clash with Governmetn Forces in Syria, NYT March 26, 2011
70. Riot Police in Jordan Clear Camp of Protesters, NYT March 26, 2011
71. Unrest in Syria and Jordan poses new test for US policy, NYT March 27, 2011
72. Airstrikes clear way for Libyan rebels' first major advance, NYT March 27, 2011
73. Obama's Remarks on Libya, NYT March 29, 2011
74. Retreat for Rebels; Libyan Foreign Minister Quits, NYT March 31, 2011
75. Syrian Leader Blames "Conspiracy" for Turmoil, NYT March 31, 2011
76. CIA Agents in Libya Aid Airstrikes and Meet Rebels, NYT March 31, 2011
77. Krstof, Democracy is Messy (about Egypt), NYT March 30, 2011
78. Syrians Renew Protests Despite Concessions, NYT April 16, 2011
79. Qaddafi Troops Fire Cluster Bombs Into Civilian Areas, NYT April 16, 201
80. Bahrain Update - NYT April 7, 2011
81. Henry and Sringborg, "Army guys," The American Interest, VI: 5 (May-June 2011)
82. A chilling account of the brutal clampdown sweeping Bahrain, Guardian (UK), April 16, 2011
83. Account Tells of One-Sided Battle in Bin Laden's Death, NYT , May 5, 2011
84. Many fear revival of Islamist party in Tunisia, NYT , May 15, 2011
85. Captive soldiers tell of discord in Libyan army, NYT , May 15, 2011
86. Is Riyadh Ready to “Recalibrate the Partnership? by Nawaf Obaid, Saudi-US Info Services, May 16, 2011
87. Post-Mitchell, the air of resignation on Israel-Palestine may linger, Foreign Policy, May 13, 2011
88. Israeli troops fire on Palestinian protesters on borders, killing at least 12, Washington Post, May 15, 2011
89. Bahrain's assault on medical professionals, Foreign Policy, May 17, 2011
90. Promise of Arab uprsings is threatened by divisions, NYT, May 22, 2011
91. Thierry Meyssan, The Middle East Counter-Revolution (view from Damascus), Voltairenet.org, May 26, 2011
92. Malise Ruthven, Storm over Syria, New York Review of Books, June 6, 2011
93. Saudi Arabia Scrambles to Limit the Region's Upheaval, NYT, May 27, 2011
94. Chaos in Yemen Drives Economy to Edge of Ruin, NYT, June 3, 2011
95. Syria Continues Attacks on Protesters While Calling for Dialogue, NYT, June 3, 2011
96. Rami Khouri, The Egyptian Epic Enters Phase Two, Daily Star, June 1, 2011
97. Charles Schmitz, Yemen's Tribal Showdown, Foreign Affairs, June 3, 2011
98. James Spencer, A False Dawn for Yemen's Militants, Why Saleh's Departure will not give free rein to Al Qaeda, Foreign Affairs, June 8, 2010
99. Nicola Pratt, Debating the Future of the Arab Revolutions in Cairo, Jadaliya, June 29, 2011
100. Violence Erupts as Police Accused of Egypt Killings Get Bail , NYT July 4, 2011
101. Fears Rise with Arrests in Syrian City [Hama], NYT July 5, 2011
102. Dozens Die in Attack on Iraqi Town, NYT July 5, 2011
103. Blast at Sinai Pipeline Again Halts gas to Israel, NYT July 5, 2011
104. Syria: Thousands protest in restive city of Hama, BBC, July 8, 2011
105. Envoys Stay in Syrian City Where Protests Continue, NYT July 9, 2011
106. Libya: Rebels continue to push west from Misrata, BBC, July 9, 2011
107. Offering Slow, Small Changes, Morocco’s King Stays in Power, NYT July 11, 2011
108. Bahrain: Stranded on the Island, Financial Times, July 13, 2011
109. Egyptian Military Aims to Cement Muscular Role in Givernment, NYT July 17, 2011
110. Security Forces Open Fire on Syrian Demonstrators, NYT July 17, 2011
111. Arab Spring, Start-Up Summer? NYT July 17, 2011
112. Charles W. Dunne Egypt 's Turbulent Road to Democracy: Challenges for US Policy - Freedom Houise, July 18, 2011
113. Egypt Revamps Cabinet as Protestors Seem to Lose Steam, NYT July 19, 2011
114. Egypt state TV broadcasts officials' trials, BBC July 19, 2011
115. Libya conflict: US officials met Gaddafi envoys, BBC July 19, 2011
116. Deaths in Syria Tied to Rifts Between Sects, NYT July 19, 2011
117. Egypt’s democrats learning the limits to liberation technology, Democracy Digest, July 20, 2011
118. Yemen on the Brink of Hell, NYT Magazine preview, July 20, 2011
119. In Scarred Syrian City, AVision of a Life Free from Dictators, NYT July 20, 2011
120. At Funerals for Protestors, More Syrians are fatally shot, NYT July 20, 2011
121. Authoritarian Legacy Weighs on Tunisia's Reform Agenda, Democracy Digest, July 21, 2011 [citing my Freedom House report to be released soon]
122. Foreign monitors ban shows Egypt’s military ‘walking in former regime’s footsteps’? Democracy Digest, July 21, 2011
123. Lyrical Message for Syrian Leader: ‘Come on Bashar, Leave’, NYT July 22, 2011
124. Syrian Forces Crack Down in Restive City With Raids and Gunfire, NYT July 22, 2011
125. Barak Barfi, Cairo Dispatch: Why Have the Public and Police Turned on the Protesters? New Republic, Aug. 4, 2011
126. Egyptians See Signs of a Reckoning in Mubarak Trial, NYT Aug 5, 2011
127. Civilian Toll Is Mounting in Assault on Syrian City, NYT Aug 5, 2011
128. Syrian Violence: at least 2000 killed, says US, BBC Aug 5, 2011
129. "Saudi foreign policy based on principle of non-intrereference," Saudi Gazette, Aug 5, 2011
130. Turkey to pressure Syria, BBC Aug 9, 2011
131. Syria's Electronic Army, Al Jazeera, Aug 15, 2011
132. Libya conflict: Rebels capture key Zawiya oil refinery, BBC, Aug 18, 2011
133. Civilians 'shot dead' at Syrian Protests, Al Jazeera, Aug 19, 2011
134. The Birth of a Free Libya, The Economist, Aug 27, 2011
135. Cable Implicates Americans in Deaths of Iraqi Civilians, NYT, Sept 2, 2011
136. Wikileaks releases - Egypt, Aug 29, 2011 and earlier [also see above #3]
137. The Tripoli Uprising, Foreign Policy, Sept. 1, 2011