Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace: Egypt's Islamist Problem [Pdf]

In this April 2007 paper, the report provides forecast on how well the Chinese economy will grow and also examines the problems that will occur as a result of this strong growth. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]

This article (2002) examines the unrealistic goal of reconstructing Afghanistan as a democratic, secular state. Discussed is the reconstruction through creating peace and restoring the basic economy as opposed to rebuilding the entire...

An analysis on the political reform efforts in the country along with an evaluation on how much progress has been made. Egypt has been under a non-democratic system for many years now. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]

A discussion of the political events that are unfolding in the country, who the main players are, attempts to institute political reform and how it could lead to a more liberal government. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]

An examination of the Islamic Action Front and how it has gained political legitimacy even though it is opposed to the current governmental system of the country. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF] (November 2006)

In this article, the authors look at efforts to effect democratic reforms from the "top down" and how they are faring in a society in which there are little restrictions on governmental power. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]

A good article discussing the attempts to introduce democratic reforms into the Syrian government and society. (July, 2006)

An evaluation of the democratic reforms were are being attempted in the country. The author argues that there are some very big obstacles to democratic reform. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]

The author examines how regional Islamic religious communities are reacting to the actions of their governments that they see as unfair and non-responsive to their issues. Uzbekistan is given major attention. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]

An examination of the current situation in Afghanistan (late 2006) and how the Taliban are gaining strength. In addition, the author looks at how how this is effecting Pakistan and how only the end of military rule can lead to better...