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January 7, 2013

Are Arab Monarchies Next?

Hicham Ben Abdallah El Alaoui, Le Monde Diplomatique

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As the chaotic transition towards democracy continues in North Africa and Yemen, the fighting in Syria is intensifying. And, less noticed, opposition to the Arab monarchies is growing.

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TAGGED: Bahrain, Jordan, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Arab Spring, Middle East

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