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Revolutions on the Rocks

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Two years after a wave of revolts roiled the Arab world, deposing leaders in Tunisia, Libya, and Egypt, many of their objectives remain unfulfilled ­– and, in some cases, are more distant than ever. How can the Arab Spring countries achieve their goals and stabilize the region?

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  1. The Struggle for Middle East Mastery
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    The Struggle for Middle East Mastery

    Aug 27, 2013 Joschka Fischer

  2. The Middle East’s Arc of Prosperity
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    The Middle East’s Arc of Prosperity

    Aug 26, 2013 Anne-Marie Slaughter

  3. The Failed State of Egypt?
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    Aug 13, 2013 Barak Barfi

  4. The Myth of Khaki Democracy
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    The Myth of Khaki Democracy

    Aug 6, 2013 Ian Buruma

  5. The Arab Wars of Religion
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    The Arab Wars of Religion

    Aug 5, 2013 Shlomo Ben-Ami

  6. Egypt after Morsi
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    Egypt after Morsi

    Jul 26, 2013 Joschka Fischer

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