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DemocracyIslamic Movements November 24, 2009

Islamist Politics at MESA

Greetings from the 2009 annual meeting of the Middle East Studies Association, where I’ve had the pleasure of attending four panels so far, all of which were interesting.
DemocracyElbaradei Campaign November 24, 2009

Can Elbaradei get elected as President in Egypt?

At November's end, Mohammed Elbaradei will be stepping down as the chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Islamic IssuesPalestine November 24, 2009

Clovis Maksoud: Sanctions are the means to find an end

This time Dr Maksoud provided insights into the tragic Palestinian political situation, the lack of Arab and Muslim political will to move effectively to restore justice to Palestinians, the Goldstone
Human RightsOther Issues November 24, 2009

Swine Flu in the Middle East, pro-vaccine propagandists…and the evils of vaccinations

Many Arabs fear that there will be a serious outbreak of swine flu this winter. Middle Eastern countries have activated preparedness plans and begun adopting preventative measures to protect their
DemocracyDevelopmentHuman RightsReform Issues November 24, 2009

Middle East Democracy Promotion

Marina Ottaway of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace has released a new policy brief entitled, “Middle East Democracy Promotion Is Not a One-way Street.”
DemocracyDevelopmentHuman Rights November 24, 2009

Jordan: King Dissolves Parliament

King Abdullah of Jordan unexpectedly announced the dissolution of parliament and called for early elections. No election date was given, however Jordan last held legislative elections in November 2007.
DemocracyHuman RightsObama November 24, 2009

Middle East Democracy Promotion Is Not a One-way Street

President Obama in EgyptPresident Obama is under pressure to relaunch the political reform agenda in the Middle East, but low U.S. credibility and the region’s political stagnation leave little hope
DemocracyHuman Rights November 24, 2009

Egypt: Update – 22 Muslim Brotherhood detainees released

Alkarama has received news from inside Egypt of the release of several members of Muslim Brotherhood, some of whose cases Alkarama had previously submitted to the Working Group on Arbitrary
Human RightsIslamic Issues November 24, 2009

Violence, Islam and the Islamic Movement

What is the role of violence in human life? Under what conditions does Islam permit violence? What rules and conditions has Islam laid down for the conduct of armed conflict?
Activites November 24, 2009

Backlash against Muslims after Ft. Hood shootings

In the wake of the Fort Hood, Texas shootings Nov. 5 which left 13 dead and more than two dozen wounded allegedly by an Army psychiatrist who is a Muslim,