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Islamic MovementsPolitical Islam Studies July 31, 2008

Categories of Islamism

While many would see Hamas and the Moroccan Justice and Development Party, for example, as occupying two points on a spectrum, I reject this view and reject the notion that
IraqOther Views July 31, 2008

Kissinger – We Must Not Repeat The Tragedy Of Vietnam That Followed Our Withdrawal

The American presence in Iraq should not be presented as open-ended; this would not be supported by either Iraqi or American domestic opinion. But neither should it be put forward
Other Blogs July 31, 2008

Face-off with Facebook

Mohamed El-Sayed discovers how flying a kite with the colours of the Egyptian flag and singing patriotic songs now constitute an attempt "to topple the regime"
Human Rights July 31, 2008

Diplomatic censure from Robert Pelletreau

The lack of knowledgeable and neutral American policy inputs on the Middle East leaves the US in the Middle East these days incredulously enjoying dwindling credibility, impact and respect at
ArtsYouth July 31, 2008

Brief Account of (previously Islamic) Song in Egypt

Thus, the nashid (or religious chant" was following a social movement in the making. It was therefore completely depending on politics: Its militant words written by sheikh Ahmed Hassan Al
Parliament News July 31, 2008

MB Bloc Positive and Passive Performance

Mahmoud Muslim (salon moderator) stated that this term was a lot long and witnessed many prominent and successive events and crises including what happened with MB MP Saad Abboud and
Human Rights July 31, 2008

April 6 Youth Strike Before the Prosecutor General

A group of April 6th activists organized a sit-in before the prosecutor general’s office calling for the release of all detainees.
IranReports July 31, 2008

Acts of War

The war between the United States and Iran is on. American taxpayer dollars are being used, with the permission of Congress, to fund activities that result in Iranians being killed
Palestine July 30, 2008

IOF troops kill Palestinian child participating in peaceful rally in W. Bank

The child was identified as Mohammed Husam Zanoun, 8, who attended the demonstration held by his village inhabitants to protest the Israeli seizure of their farms in favor of the
Palestine July 30, 2008

PLC presidency meets with European multinational delegation on visit to Gaza

On behalf of Hamas bloc, MP Mohamed Radwan handed the delegation reports related to the Israeli siege in addition to a documentary film produced by the bloc titled "Gaza at