Most recent articles by Nick Amies
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Political Unrest in SyriaRisk of Kurdish Uprising Puts Regional Powers on Alert
The Syrian Kurds may not remain on the sidelines for much longer after being dragged into the uprising against the al-Assad regime. But their influence on the future of Syria and the Middle East is hard to determine. By Nick Amies
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Salafists and the Arab SpringFears of Rising Extremism in Egypt's Power Vacuum
As secular and Islamic groups prepare for Egypt's first free elections later this year, the unchecked rise of the Islamist Salafi sect is causing concern among Egyptians who fear its violent extremist agenda. Nick Amies reports