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Digital self-defence

The government in Pakistan is extending its system of Internet censorship and surveillance. But Pakistani Internet activists are resolute in their defence of freedom of information in the face of state interference and are receiving support from international human rights initiatives. By Marcus Michaelsen

"The invisible Muslim": On White privilege and Islam

"The Invisible Muslim" offers a topical read to better understand the anti-racism conversation raging across the world right now, as well as a case study of what it means to be a Muslim in the West in the 21st century.

At risk of extinction

The Kalash culture is on the brink of dying out. Today, Pakistan’s smallest ethnic group consists of only about 3,000 people. By Mahwish Gul

The weavers of Kashmir

Faith leaders call to keep EU's religious freedom envoy

Christian, Jewish and Muslim representatives have criticised the European Union's decision to drop its special envoy for religious freedom. A leading Jewish figure called it "the wrong signal for Europe."

Egypt: a state serving the military

Since the coup of 2013, there has been a process of structural change within the Egyptian state, where civilian institutions have fallen under the sway of the security apparatus.

For the People, the Country, and the Torah

Until recently Ultra-Orthodox, who live in retreat from the outside world, and fundamentalist settlers were considered adversaries. Political scientist Steffen Hagemann shows in his book that the two are now fighting for a common goal. By Beate Hinrichs

Harar, Ethiopia's holy Muslim city

Women writing in Arabic: 10 poets to read now

There is very little Arabic poetry by women translated into English; for Women in Translation Month (#WiTMonth), we offer a brief look at ten poets.

Beirut's devastating blast has not shaken the ruling class's grip on Lebanon

Many Lebanese people had hoped for a silver lining to this tragedy, in the form of an independent government and new elections, writes Gilbert Achcar for The Guardian.