Politics

Hamas versus Fatah

Palestine Drifting Further Apart

The rivalry between secular Fatah and fundamentalist Hamas, which came to a head in the violent Islamist coup in the Gaza Strip in early June, has been escalating again in recent weeks. Joseph Croitoru reports
The Lebanon War One Year Later

An Armed Peace Never Lasts

If the EU mission is to compete successfully against Lebanon's Islamists and populists, it must start thinking seriously about a social agenda that appeals to the poor, says Mai Yamani in her commentary
Iraqi Refugees in Sweden

Fleeing Violence and Repression

Up till now Sweden has been the only EU country with a reasonably accommodating approach to admitting Iraqi refugees. The Swedish town of Södertälj has become a particular stronghold for refugees, and is now known throughout the local population simply as "Little Baghdad". Petra Tabeling went there
Tendencies towards Islamisation in Turkey

Power Struggle between Laicism and Islam

The political climate of the last few years in Turkey has made it possible for conservative religious elites to expand into more public domains and extend their social and political influence. Ömer Erzeren examines this development
Interview with Migration Minister Tobias Billström

"We Need a Common European Migration Policy"

Sweden's Minister for Migration and Asylum Policy, Tobias Billström, is in favour of a common EU asylum policy and calls on the Member States of the European Union to support Sweden in the matter of Iraqi refugees. Petra Tabeling spoke to Minister Billström
Interview with Richard Schröder

"Religions Are Systems for Orientation"

Secularisation is not the solution to the problem of religious violence, says Richard Schröder, member of the National Council on Ethics in Germany. In this interview with Volker Maria Neumann, he talks about the differences of Christian and Islamic concepts of self-criticism
The 9/11 Syndrome

The Return of Religious Identities

The terrorist attacks of September 2001 have left their mark on western societies: representatives of the Christian faith have become more confident and are laying claims to the values of the Enlightenment as their own. Robert Misik comments
Results of the Parliamentary Elections in Morocco

Paralyzing Lethargy

Low turnout for the elections in Morocco sheds light on the increasing alienation of the populace from the political elite – an alarming development that only benefits the outlawed Islamic movement "Justice and Welfare." By Sonja Hegasy
Pakistan's Political Crisis

Sidelining Sharif

Even by the standards of Pakistan's turbulent politics, the high drama surrounding Nawaz Sharif's brief return to Pakistan would be hard to beat. Irfan Husain reports
Bosnia's True Believers

Established Muslims Resist Neo-Salafists

In Bosnia. the presence of Islamist groups has sparked fears of infiltration. At the same time, the state is attempting to expel former holy warriors who have been naturalized. A background report by Martin Woker
Interview with Malika Zeghal

"Unfavourable Trends in Morocco Can Still Be Reversed"

On September 7th a new parliament will be elected in Morocco. What may change should the Islamist forces gain strength, as has been predicted? Martina Sabra spoke with the French political scientist Malika Zeghal
Freedom of the Press before the Moroccan Elections

Censorship of Taboo-Breakers

As the parliamentary elections on September 7 approach, the Moroccan justice system is muzzling independent journalists. Criticism of King Mohammed VI. is met with repression. David Siebert reports

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Palestine Drifting Further Apart

An Armed Peace Never Lasts

Fleeing Violence and Repression

Power Struggle between Laicism and Islam

"We Need a Common European Migration Policy"

"Religions Are Systems for Orientation"

The Return of Religious Identities

Paralyzing Lethargy

Sidelining Sharif

Established Muslims Resist Neo-Salafists

"Unfavourable Trends in Morocco Can Still Be Reversed"

Censorship of Taboo-Breakers

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