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Domestic Politics in Iran

Iran's Supreme Power Struggle

Mehdi Khalaji, a Shi'ite theologian and research fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, describes the political tug-of-war between Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Political Repressions in Iran

Republic of Fear

Fear is a cornerstone of the Islamic Republic. But, since Iran's post-election crisis in June, the people have become fearless, and in turn are terrifying the government. A commentary by Mehdi Khalaji
Interview with Burhan Ghalioun

"Preparing the Region for the Isolation of Iran"

The Syrian intellectual Burhan Ghalioun considers President Bush's first visit to the Middle East to be an attempt to isolate Iran and contain its increased influence by reaching out to other players in the region. Rashid Butayb spoke to Burhan Ghalioun
After Bin Laden's Death

Time to Talk to the Taliban?

The killing of al Qaeda's leader dealt a major blow to the terrorist network. Now the time is ripe, a leading Afghanistan expert and Germany's diplomatic point man agree, for the West to talk to the Taliban. Jefferson Chase reports
Yemen

A Fragile Unity

The foiled Detroit bomb plot showed that terror groups such as al-Qaeda are increasingly using Yemen as a place of retreat. The main reason behind the situation is the country's political instability. Klaus Heymach reports
Al-Qaida's Third Generation on the Web

Terrorist Franchising

Al-Qaida has launched its first online magazine in English: Inspire. With Islamist propaganda and instructions for do-it-yourself bombs, it is aimed at supporters from the west. Emad M. Ghanim reports
Al-Qaeda's PR Strategy on the Internet

Free Propaganda

The violent Islamists of al-Qaeda, the notorious international terror network, may be accused of promoting an antiquated ideology, but when it comes to the movement's PR strategy, they adhere to the most modern standards. Alfred Hackensberger reports
Al-Qaida on the Internet

Are America's Muslims Becoming Radicalized?

In its report on recent developments in Islamist terrorism, the US Senate Committee for Homeland Security warns about Al Qaeda's sophisticated recruitment methods. For the first time, it mentions the possibility that America's Muslims may become radicalized. Joseph Croitoru reports
Daniyal Mueenuddin: "In Other Rooms, Other Wonders"

The Dictates Of Feudalism

In his book 'In Other Rooms, Other Wonders', Daniyal Mueenuddin depicts the pursuit of happiness in Pakistan. In a society marked by feudalism where they are often regarded as property, women see love as a kind of business. By Claudia Kramatschek
On the Death of the Grand Ayatollah Fadlallah

"Religion Serves the People"

The most senior Shiite cleric in Lebanon, Grand Ayatollah Fadlallah, has died. The intellectual guiding force of the Shiite Hezbollah movement in Lebanon, Fadlallah supported the armed fight against Israel but condemned Islamic terrorism. He also worked for the peaceful coexistence of the different denominations in Lebanon. This portrait by Stephan Rosiny