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The Power of Protests and Religious Nationalism in The Middle East

OPINION — On-going mass protests in Iran and Israel have taken a contrasting view on religious nationalism and the role of political Islam and [...] More

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Special Report: Attack on Democracy

Special Report: Attack on Democracy

Here's our take on the failed efforts of a pro-Trump mob to stop Congress from certifying ballots at the Capitol on Wednesday as Congress, led by [...] More

A National Crisis: The Imperative for Improving Civic Education

Ted McConnell is Senior Policy Advisor for CivXNow Coalition, and Elizabeth Rindskopf Parker, is former General Counsel at CIA and NSA and is a [...] More

Pouring Gas on a Fire

OPINION — The threatened Trump administration introduction of uninvited federal law enforcement officers into cities across the United States may [...] More

The Boogaloo Movement – From Eccentric Distraction to Domestic Terror

Bottom Line Up FrontThe Boogaloo Movement is comprised of an eclectic mix of individuals unified by a deep disdain for government, especially law [...] More

The Media Should Focus on the Need for Genuine Political Reform, Not Just the Violence

Bottom Line Up FrontLost within the countless stories about looting, arson, and vandalism, there is a genuine political movement gathering momentum, [...] More

Protests and Unrest Sweep Through France

Bottom Line Up FrontIn response to France’s plans to overhaul the country’s pension system, protesters took to the streets last week in growing signs [...] More

Unrest Flares in Iran Again

Bottom Line Up FrontThe recent unrest in Iran is unlikely to bring about political change or extract significant government concessions to popular [...] More

Hundreds of Protesters Killed in Iraq by Security Forces Since October

Bottom Line Up FrontSince the protests began in October, security forces have killed more than 319 and injured as many as 15,000 civilians.In a [...] More

Lebanon's Arab Spring

The Cipher Brief’s Expert Take column highlights the thinking of our experts based on their areas of expertise. Emile Nakhleh is a former member of [...] More
What Are Protests in the Middle East Signaling?

What Are Protests in the Middle East Signaling?

Protesters came out in support of Lebanese President Michel Aoun on Sunday but they were followed by anti-government protesters who have been calling [...] More

Protests Erupt in Egypt over Sisi’s Corruption

Bottom Line Up FrontExceedingly rare and courageous protests erupted throughout Egyptian cities this past weekend, with demonstrations against [...] More

When Will China Move on Hong Kong?

China’s communist leadership is struggling over how to respond to Hong Kong’s swelling protests. Giving in to protesters’ demands for democracy or [...] More