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What is New about Al-Qaradawi’s Jihad?

This paper owes its importance to the position of the figure whose views on this crucial concept it attempts to present - that is Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi, who occupies an

Oppression extinguished Tunisia’s light

After its independence in 1956, Tunisia was considered in several western capitals to be one of the most serious candidates for democracy. Its first president, Habib Bourguiba, invested far more

We must engage with nonviolent Islamists

Political reform in the Middle East requires dialogue with Islamic parties, so why does the Foreign Office knock such efforts?

Building Bridges, Not Walls

Since the terror attacks of 11 September 2001 there has been an explosion of interest in political Islamism in the Middle East and North Africa region.

‘Engage’ moderate Islamists, but support Muslim democrats

Recent elections in Iran, Kuwait and Lebanon confirm that the threat of radical Islam is receding and the West should overcome its “pathological” fear of engaging political Islamists who have

Muslim Brotherhood Challenges Ban on Rallies

Muslim Brotherhood’s leader Mohammed Mahdi Akef said on Wednesday his organisation "will organise new public demonstrations despite the ban issued by the [Egypt’s] ministry of interior."

Kuwaiti reformists dig in their heels over electoral changes

Kuwait plunged into a political crisis Tuesday as opposition lawmakers appeared headed to quiz the prime minister following a controversial vote in parliament on an electoral reform bill.

Libyan Muslim Brotherhood, A Statement on Benghazi Mayhem

We regretfully received the news of the death of eighteen citizens during Friday’s peaceful protest against defamatory and provocative statements of the Italian minister about Prophet Muhammad, Peace be upon

Akef Calls for Supporting the Palestinians

The Muslim Brotherhood’s Leader, Muhammad Akef, highlighted the great challenges before the Palestinians under its new government that faces difficulties on both regional and international levels. Akef requested a full-sovereignty

The Muslim Brotherhood Congratulates the Palestinians

The Muslim Brotherhood’s Leader, Muhammad Akef, sent a congratulatory telegram to the Palestinian Chairmen, Abase Abu Mazen. In his cable, Akef praised the transparency of the parliamentary polls, saying it