Arab Spring
Five times the cost of living triggered civil unrest
Five times the cost of living triggered civil unrest
Police reportedly preparing for imminent clashes and disorder across the UK
25 May 2022
Sudan ‘on the brink’ as army and civilian divisions deepen
Sudan ‘on the brink’ as army and civilian divisions deepen
Thousands rally in central Khartoum to demand return to military rule
21 Oct 2021
Why has Tunisia’s president sacked the prime minister?
Why has Tunisia’s president sacked the prime minister?
Hichem Mechichi dismissed amid violent Covid-19 demonstrations
26 Jul 2021
Australia, Egypt and the British Virgin Islands
Australia, Egypt and the British Virgin Islands
Are the BVIs as corrupt as their former governor claims? Is Egypt any closer to democracy? And will the sun set on Australia Day?
22 Jan 2021
The rise and fall of Hosni Mubarak
The rise and fall of Hosni Mubarak
Autocratic ruler dies at the age of 91 after reigning for 30 years in Egypt
25 Feb 2020
Instant Opinion: Put the ‘spring’ back in the Arab Spring
Instant Opinion: Put the ‘spring’ back in the Arab Spring
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Friday 17 January
17 Jan 2020
Instant Opinion: Brexit is ‘necessary crisis’
Instant Opinion: Brexit is ‘necessary crisis’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Wednesday 9 October
9 Oct 2019
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Algeria protests: president stands down amid unrest
Algeria protests: president stands down amid unrest
Abdelaziz Bouteflika resigns after getting cold shoulder from government allies
3 Apr 2019
Tunisia: 600 arrested in anti-austerity protests
Tunisia: 600 arrested in anti-austerity protests
Wave of demonstrations sweeps the North African country
12 Jan 2018
Egypt: farewell democracy, hello President Sisi
Egypt: farewell democracy, hello President Sisi
Egypt voted for Morsi and his Islamic rule: but the West has happily watched the military retake control
9 May 2014
Why did Turkey shoot down a Syrian warplane?
Why did Turkey shoot down a Syrian warplane?
Turkey says fighter plane violated its borders, but Syria says Turkey's internal politics are to blame
24 Mar 2014
ROBERT FOX: Will dogma and jargon win the war?
ROBERT FOX: Will dogma and jargon win the war?
Future wars will be fought by British commanders well versed in the rhetoric of management schools
23 Apr 2013
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Wednesday 20 Jun 2012
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Wednesday 20 Jun 2012
20 Jun 2012
