Politics

Iraqi Elections

Voting for the Country's Future from Abroad

Iraqis abroad believe Sunday's election will bring change and security, even if it takes some time. They're planning to match their words with votes, and officials expect at least 26,000 to cast a ballot in Germany. By Andreas Tzortzis
Iran's Nuclear Program

Playing With Fire

Long believed to be developing a nuclear program, Iran is held in high suspicion not only by the US, but also by Israel. Peter Philipp asks whether Germany's calls for a negotiated settlement are in vain.
Radical Islamism in Algeria

The Men Who Benefited from the Civil War

While most of the armed Islamist groups in Algeria have been crushed, an amnesty has guaranteed many penitents exemption from punishment. But these laws have not been well received by all parts of the Algerian population. Bernhard Schmid reports
Private Investment in Afghanistan

"Afghans Are Traders, Not Producers"

Although investment in Afghanistan is growing slowly but steadily, international development cooperation is not doing enough to support the private sector. An interview with Stephan Kinnemann, advisor to the Afghan government on economic matters
Islamists in Tajikistan

Fragile Peace Teetering on the Brink

Tajikistan is facing economic collapse. While the powers that be are still mourning the passing of the Soviet Union, the Islamist resistance in the Fergana Valley continues to grow. Tobias Asmuth reports
Exile Voting

Germany Sets up Voting Stations for Iraqis

With just over two weeks to go before elections in Iraq, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has announced plans to allow expatriate Iraqis to vote in fourteen countries around the world.
Exile Voting

A Democratic Dream for Germany's Iraqis

Despite continuing violence in their home country, expatriate Iraqis have begun signing up for their first democratic poll amid tight security. Hope for a better future is spurring voter registration across Germany.
Peace Deal for Sudan

Not Much More Than Ink on Paper?

Last Sunday the Sudanese Vice President and the leader of the Sudan signed a peace agreement that should officially put an end to the longest civil war in African history. But can this agreement actually bring peace? Ahmad Hissou comments
Is Allah a Frenchman?

France and the Challenge Posed by Islam

France seeks to defend its policy of laicism by introducing a ban on the wearing of headscarves. The foreign funding of mosques and imams continues to be a cause for concern. Christian Müller reports
Tsunami in Asia

Where is the Muslim Support?

While one of the worst tsunamis ever recorded has unleashed an unprecedented willingness to donate money and save lives in many parts of the world, the community of Islamic states has been conspicuous in its restraint, criticises Khaled Hroub.
Palestinian Presidential Election

A Vote for Peaceful Struggle

Mahmoud Abbas has been declared the winner of the Palestinian presidential election, with over 62 percent of the votes. But he will need a lot of support now if there is to be a fresh start in relations with Israel. By Peter Philipp
Muslim Elite in Europe

Islam Refers to Faith and Identity

Jytte Klausen has been conducting a study into Europe's Muslim political elite for two years. In an interview she analyses the perception of Muslims in European societies and their relations to the Muslim elite.

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Voting for the Country's Future from Abroad

Playing With Fire

The Men Who Benefited from the Civil War

"Afghans Are Traders, Not Producers"

Fragile Peace Teetering on the Brink

Germany Sets up Voting Stations for Iraqis

A Democratic Dream for Germany's Iraqis

Not Much More Than Ink on Paper?

France and the Challenge Posed by Islam

Where is the Muslim Support?

A Vote for Peaceful Struggle

Islam Refers to Faith and Identity

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