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Unrest in the Arab World

The Battle for Bahrain

The uprising in Manama differs from the recent mass protests that toppled long-time rulers in North Africa. Sectarianism and the security forces' loyalty to the monarchy seriously diminishes the likelihood of peaceful regime change. By Barak Barfi
End of Reforms in Bahrain

Muzzling Critical Thought

Bahrain was long considered the democratic pioneer in the Gulf region. In the run-up to the recent election to the lower house, however, the ruling dynasty unleashed a wave of arrests, targeting the country's Shi'ite opposition. By Hanna Labonté
Fifth Anniversary of Saddam Hussein's Downfall

Still Need for Active Democratisation in Iraq

Five years after the removal of Saddam Hussein's dictatorship, there are few signs of the hoped-for "democratisation". Nevertheless, there is still need for a Western policy of promoting democracy, says Loay Mudhoon
The New American Strategy in Iraq

Transitional Phase in Civil War

In spite of the unequivocal success of the new American strategy in pacifying post-war Iraq a lasting stabilisation of the country is not in sight, says Guido Steinberg in his analysis
The Al-Wasat Party

Democratic and Pluralistic?

Egypt could soon have a new political party. When the country's committee for the recognition of new parties meets at the end of October, it's possible that it might approve the Islamic reformist Hisb Al-Wasat. Jürgen Stryjak reports
Islamic Association Milli Görüs

Dialogue with Extremists?

The Islamic Association Milli Görüs in Germany has been classified as extremist by the German intelligence agency, yet it presents itself as being open to dialogue. It is difficult to determine to what extent both claims are true. Report by Rainer Sollich
Milli Görüs

The Right to Be Different

The German internal security agency regards members of the Islamic Community Milli Görüs as politically suspect – and thereby forces them outside mainstream society. A mistake, as Werner Schiffauer argues
Islam and Democracy

The Acceleration of History

Contrary to the European experience, secularization in the Islamic world preceded a religious reformation – with profound negative consequences for political development in Muslim societies. An essay by Nader Hashemi
First Catholic Church in Qatar

Signal for New Religious Tolerance

The first catholic church was recently dedicated in the Muslim Gulf State of Qatar. Among those taking part in the dedication was Bishop Paul Hinder, apostolic vicar for Arabia. He told Ina Rottscheid about the new reality of religious freedom in the Gulf States
Indonesia's Liberal Islam Network

Interpreting Islam in its Social Context

In Indonesia, eight months before September 11 2001, a small group of Muslim intellectuals got together with the aim of forming a progressive counterbalance to the conservative Islamist movements in their country. Christina Schott reports