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Islamic Issues February 7, 2008

Working against the problem, not each other

In the years since 9/11, war and terrorism have led to much discussion over whether a “clash of civilisations” is occurring between the United States and the Muslim world.
Human RightsPalestineReports February 7, 2008

Gaza fishermen: “We are ready to work”

"I’ve been a fisherman for thirty six years, ever since I was 15 years old. My original village, al-Jura, was famous for its fishermen. When my father migrated to Gaza
Other Opinions February 7, 2008

Why I will not participate in the Turin Book Fair

When I agreed to participate in the Turin Book Fair, which I have done before, I had no idea that the "guest of honor" was Israel and its sixtieth birthday.
Other OpinionsOther Views February 7, 2008

The ’American’ Brotherhood

Talk of a Palestinian state has become meaningless today, and it’s all thanks to Hamas. The discussion presently revolves around a crossing – as opposed to a state.
IraqOther Opinions February 7, 2008

Pessimism USA

So numerous are our problems and so grave our failures that we fully merit being described as the most grim people on earth. The gap between the Arab rich and
Human Rights February 7, 2008

So much for free speech

Gordon Brown’s government has finally caved in to the noisy mob who have been angrily demanding that the elderly Islamic preacher, Yusuf al-Qaradawi, should be refused a visa to come
ObamaOther Issues February 7, 2008

“I want to be an American” – Obama fever taking over Europe

Granted, this is anecdotal, but still. A friend was telling me that one of her Dutch friends, after watching the Obama South Carolina victory speech, said "I was listening to
Activites February 7, 2008

Export Security, Not Democracy

Freedom is on the march. Backward. "Global Freedom in Retreat," headlines a recent press release from Freedom House. In 2007, for the second consecutive year, the group’s annual survey of
Islamic Issues February 7, 2008

European think tank advocates inclusion of “Muslim Democrats” in EU initiatives

The European Union should not shun "Muslim Democratic" parties in the Mediterranean Arab states, but engage with them to promote good governance and development of civil society, recommends a prestigious
IkhwanWeb in Press February 7, 2008

Media in Egypt opening up and getting clamped down

A question about alternative media in Cairo would probably prompt someone, say a university educated but underemployed 20-something in a cafe (too many fit the profile), to talk at length