John Bell

John Bell is director of the Middle East and Mediterranean Program at the Toledo International Center for Peace, Madrid.

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Syria’s policies may save it from a Dignity Revolution
Friday 4 February 2011
Tunisia has fallen; Egypt is on the verge; Jordan, Yemen and Algeria are feeling the tremors. Many commentators have mentioned that these revolutions are about bread, freedom and justice, and they have also frequently mentioned “dignity.” Having used that word often to describe Palestinian needs vis-a-vis Israeli occupation, I sought a definition of this keyword, and found: “the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect.” This need for status and legitimacy in a community is basic and (...) continue