Saturday, 25 July, 2026

Democratization Policy

Democracy at Stake: Options for a “Spring” Aftermath

Democracy at Stake: Options for a “Spring” Aftermath

A PolicyMic debate....full thread of comments can be found here The first drops of winter rain reached the Middle East this week, perhaps another reminder of the end of what we have dubbed thus far as the “Arab Spring.” Much has happened since last December when Mohamed Bouazizi set himself...

By Nir Boms
1 Comment
October 10, 2011
10 Min Read
The Tunisian Revolution: Virtual Voices Made a Real Difference

The Tunisian Revolution: Virtual Voices Made a Real Difference

By Nir Boms & Elliot Chodoff The demonstrations in Tunisia and Egypt caught most of us by surprise. Revolutions often do. Sir Anthony Parsons, the British ambassador in Tehran, declared in 1978 that “there has been little or no evidence of unrest among the urban poor.” Shortly after, Iranians poured into the streets...

By Nir Boms
1 Comment
February 2, 2011
4 Min Read
מאחורי צג הברזל

מאחורי צג הברזל

מה בין לוחמת הרשת שהונחתה על אתרי האינטרנט של ממשלת גיאורגיה בחודש שעבר, ובין חיסולם ביריות של עיתונאים ברחובות? על חופש ביטוי ומסורתה החיה של הקג"ב ניב ליליאן, ניר בומס (הרשת התיכונה, YNET) בעוד הטנקים של רוסיה מסרבים לסגת סופית מאוסטיה, ובעוד העולם מנסה למנוע את תחילתה של עוד מלחמה...

By Nir Boms
No Comments
September 19, 2008
1 Min Read
DISCOURSE OF CHANGE

DISCOURSE OF CHANGE

By Nir Boms (Lecture notes given in Melbourne, Australia) The main domestic objective of most Middle Eastern governments is to maintain the status quo regarding the balance between citizen freedoms and oppression. Opposition movements can be roughly divided into two main groups: Islamist opposition, which think the governments are too...

By Nir Boms
No Comments
July 30, 2008
5 Min Read
Reform Lingo

Reform Lingo

By Nir Boms and Erick Stakelbeck Published July 14, 2004, The Washington Times One of the more intriguing aspects of last week's transfer of power in Iraq was the reaction it drew from neighboring governments in the region, particularly those that, traditionally, have been anything but democracy-friendly.  Iran's mullahs, for...

By Nir Boms
No Comments
May 21, 2008
4 Min Read

Categories

Recent Posts

The Other 14 Points

The Other 14 Points

Off The Record – Why Lebanon Became the Focus of the US-Iran Negotiations

Off The Record – Why Lebanon Became the Focus of the US-Iran Negotiations

Syria’s Uncertain Future | Dr. Nir Boms

Syria’s Uncertain Future | Dr. Nir Boms

1 2