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The Integrative Power of Football

Those who score, get to pray to Allah

It appears as if Islam is always perceived only as a threat. Yet, when soccer players pray to Allah, it is a popularly acclaimed declaration of faith. Nonetheless, the football pitch still has a long way to go to becoming a multicultural paradise, says Claus Leggewie
Portrait of the Footballer Fatmire Bajramaj

From Refugee to World Champion

Fatmire "Lira" Bajramaj is the superstar of German women's football. The young Muslim shot goals on a TV sports show in high heels, wears makeup on the pitch and is active in integration projects. She recently published her biography at the tender age of 22. By André Tucic
International Ladies' Soccer Team Berlin

''You Can Play Football Wearing a Headscarf If Necessary''

They still encounter rejection and prejudice now and then, but their enthusiasm for sport knows no bounds. Eighteen female soccer players from six different countries train for the Turkish club "Al Dersim Spor". By Ariana Mirza
Young People in the Arab World

A Blank Space on the Academic Map

A new anthology outlining the current status of research into young people in the Arab world concludes that neither western nor Arab scholars have comprehensive and meaningful research material to work with. Julia Gerlach reports
European Arms Exports to North Africa and the Middle East

Doing Big Business with Gaddafi & Co.

Could Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi be using weapons produced in Europe to crush the revolt against his regime? As governments grapple with this uncomfortable question, a new report details brisk weapons sales by EU states to Libya. By Sonia Phalnikar
The Role of the Military in the Egyptian Power Struggle

Tipping the Scales?

President Mubarak tried to restore public order in Egypt with the military. However, soldiers were reluctant and in some places were greeted with enthusiasm. Loay Mudhoon analyses the role of the military in the ongoing power struggle
Parliamentary Elections and the Mubarak Regime

Long live the Pharaoh!

The present election results will make it difficult for the Egyptian regime to portray the ballot in a democratic light. Europe should take critical note of this and review its policy towards Egypt. By Thomas Demmelhuber
Succession to Mubarak's Throne

Is Egypt Becoming a "Family Republic"?

Egypt's president Hosni Mubarak's is almost thirty years in office, the country is suffering from democratic deficits. Therefore, in order to initiate change, Europe must demand a relaxation of the restrictive election regulations, writes Stephan Roll
Hosni Mubarak's Reign in Egypt

The Pharaoh's Legacy

Hosni Mubarak has enjoyed unlimited power in Egypt for the past 28 years. Today, however, there is increasing resistance against his autocratic reign. Many Egyptians are wondering what the future of the Nile republic might look like after Mubarak's death. Amira El Ahl reports from Cairo
State of Emergency Extended in Egypt

Autocrat in Dire Straits

During his election campaign, President Mubarak had pledged to revoke the state of emergency and replace it with anti-terrorism legislation. Instead, it has now been extended for the second time. Information from Jürgen Stryjak in Cairo