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What Egypt's "Virginity Tests" Tell Us About Ourselves

The latest news on Egypt's "virginity tests" during the uprisings reveals a serious Madonna/whore complex. Unfortunately, we have one, too.

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What the Arab Spring Could Mean for Solar in the Sahara

Will the unrest in the Arab world put massive solar projects like Desertec on hold or actually usher in a new era of clean energy?

After the Arab Spring, What’s the Forecast for Summer?

A quick guide to the democratic movements across the region.

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Obama's Middle East Speech: The View from a Cafe in Cairo

Watching Obama’s speech as a foreigner in Egypt, I fear that his professed support for Arab activists is an empty promise.

Going Gaddafi: Seven African Nations that Are Ripe for Revolution

With a dozen African countries on the brink of elections, we assess which are most likely to see a popular revolt.

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Less Oil, More Unrest: Are Declining Resources Driving the Arab Revolutions?

It's no coincidence that the countries that are feeling the first effects of peak oil are also the ones going through revolutions.