Despite Gaddafi's reputation as delusional, he still controls his own propaganda machine and media. An assassin's bullet could find its mark, things could disintegrate from within, but the Gaddafi clan is far from done.

People often ask why, at a time when revolutionary fervor has seized nation after nation here in the Middle East, no revolt has yet begun in my countr...

What are the possible scenarios if Gadhafi survives the tumult? What happens if he does not survive? The one thing I am certain about is that, either way, the outcome is likely to be tragic rather than democratic.

Libyan demonstrators filled downtown Seattle with calls for support on Presidents Day. "Stop the killing now" and "Down Down with Kadafi," they chanted while waiving Libyan flags.

Social media as a formal means of communication works in isolation and can only congeal with forward momentum when there's a place to go.

For Syrians to finally depose their dictator, like Egyptians did, they have to go to the streets, despite the regime's promised violence. Today is the time. The Syrians should not miss their chance.

The next regime to go is Algeria. You may ask, "How do you know this? Didn't the police there just beat the crap out of the demonstrators a day or two...

Mainstream media in India has suggested the possibility of emulating an Egypt-type uprising in India. But India's democracy remains its strongest bulwark against a national revolution.

Don't expect an outcome equal to the (mostly) peaceful overthrows in Tunisia and Egypt in every single country now affected by this "people power" movement. There are major differences from country to country.

Many in the movement are tired, but it is undeniable that Egypt has given Iranians the boost they need. Now, there is a tangible buzz, an excitement in the air that Iran hasn't been felt in over a year.

While we busy ourselves vilifying Iran's government, Iranians themselves -- most of who apparently did vote for Ahmadinejad -- are aware of both the regime's strengths and frailties.