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Omar ''Bombino'' Moctar

Rebel Music from the Sahara

After years of struggle, many of the Tuareq rebels have switched to making music in order to promote their people's cultural identity. One of the most remarkable "former rebel musicians" is Omar "Bombino" Moctar. Richard Marcus introduces the man and his music
Interview with Layla Al-Zubaidi on Syria

Identity Issues Are Detrimental

After seven months of military repression, Syria's protest movement is still bravely confronting the government of Bashar al-Assad. His despotic regime remains strong, but the opposition is not losing momentum either. In an interview with Hans Dembowski, Layla Al-Zubaidi of the Heinrich Böll Foundation assesses the situation
Post-graduate Programme on Islamic Theology

''Muslim Theologians are Instigators of Change''

Islamic theology is still a very new academic discipline at German universities. It is hoped that a new nationwide post-graduate programme will boost its development, lead to increased representation of Muslims in Germany, and lay the groundwork for the training of state schoolteachers of Islam. As Christoph Dreyer reports, expectations are high all round
Fall of the Gaddafi Clan

A Fresh Start for Libya?

The hunt is over. The last two representatives of the Gaddafi regime have been caught: Saif al-Islam, the last of Gaddafi's fugitive sons, and Abdullah al-Senussi, the head of the Libyan secret service, who was known for his brutality. Alfred Hackensberger reports from Tripoli
Egypt's Parliamentary Elections

Moving in the Wrong Direction?

The upcoming elections in Egypt will be the first free parliamentary poll after three decades of Mubarak's rule, and their outcome will have a key influence on the political future of this large Arab nation. But the process is being overshadowed by irritation at the complexity of electoral regulations, economic insecurity and recent unrest. Amira El Ahl reports from Cairo
Interview with Ralf Melzer

''In Libya, the Transition Will Be Harder''

Three days after the death of Muammar al-Gaddafi in Libya, neighbouring Tunisia held elections for a constituent assembly. In an interview with Eva-Maria Verfürth, Ralf Melzer of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation discusses the political situation in both countries
''Euro-Islam''

Too Diverse to Domesticate

Since 9/11, Europe has been debating whether the principles of Islam are compatible with European culture and values. Could ‘Bosnian Islam’ be the model? Or should Europe avoid trying to domesticate Islam altogether?
The Role of Religion in Egyptian Society

''Dictatorship is out in Egypt''

The eyes of the world are on Egypt in the run-up to the country's first free parliamentary elections in 30 years. Joseph Mayton examines the role played by religion in Egyptian society and its possible influence on the way Egyptians will vote
Interview with Mohammad Reza Shajarian

''Humanity is what art is all about''

For Iranians around the world Mohammad Reza Shajarian is the embodiment of classical Persian culture. In the summer of 2009 his support of the Iranian reform movement made him vastly popular among the young generation. An interview by Marian Brehmer
Iran's Controversial Nuclear Programme

Tehran's Visions versus Nuclear Realities

Iran's nuclear programme has been a focus of international concern for over a decade now. From the very start, more has been at issue here than mere technical details or international law as it applies to the programme. Playing the main role instead are ideological positions and geo-strategic interests. An analysis by Walter Posch