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List of Transitions articles
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Venezuela’s Supreme Court Suspends the Opposition-Dominated Parliament
Winning a landslide election was just the first step for Venezuela's opposition. Now the congress it controls is fighting for its life.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 An Ominous Opening for Venezuela’s New Parliament
As Venezuela's victorious opposition enters parliament, it's clear that there's trouble ahead.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 On Human Rights Day, a Tunisian Court Sent Six Men to Prison For Being Gay
Five years after a revolution transformed Tunisia, the country still has a long way to go on human rights.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Still Under Curfew, Tunis Goes Quiet
Since the bus bombing that struck Tunis in late November, the city has been under strict curfew. Here's what it's like.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Venezuela’s Opposition Is Poised to Win Big — But Maduro Isn’t Done Yet
Venezuelans are fed up with their chavista government. But taking down Maduro will take more than a win at the polls this Sunday.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Tunisia’s Ruling Party Is Falling Apart
Tunisia's ruling Nidaa Tounes party has held the country together through its difficult democratic transition. But now it's falling apart.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Now Tunisia’s Government Is In The Crosshairs
The blast at the heart of Tunis yesterday was not just another terrorist attack.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 The New Faces of Venezuela’s Opposition
Venezuela’s opposition has many new faces — and they’re impatient for change. Can they and the old guard get along?
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 My Tunisian Hometown — Forgotten Once, Forgotten Still
Like so many other forgotten Tunisian towns, Siliana has seen little change since the country's triumphant revolution. What will it take to get through to Tunis?
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 In a Flawed Election, Burma’s People Will Have Their Say At Last
Burma's military may remain in charge. But Sunday's election is a chance for the country's people to make their voices heard.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Never Underestimate the Lady
A lot may have changed in Burma, but Aung San Suu Kyi’s mystical bond with her people is as strong as ever.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Venezuelan Opposition Leader Was Framed, Says Former Prosecutor
After fleeing Venezuela, Franklin Nieves comes clean: Leopoldo López's trial, he says, was "a sham."
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Venezuela’s Other Political Prisoners
Venezuela has several high-profile political prisoners whose mistreatment has shocked the world. But there are hundreds more. Here are a few of their stories.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Tunisia Celebrates Its Big Norwegian Triumph
The past five years haven’t been all great for Tunisia, but Friday’s Nobel Peace Prize is a welcome recognition of the achievements of a young democracy.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 There’s More to Burma’s ‘Success Stories’ Than Meets the Eye
Burma's economic and political opening has enabled the "cronies" to get even richer -- but hasn't done much for ordinary people.
