Most recent articles by Stephanie Doetzer
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The Holy Month of RamadanTo Fast or Not to Fast
None of the five pillars of Islam is observed by as many Muslims as fasting in Ramadan. Some people who don't otherwise obey any religious rules fast; others make a conscious decision not to. Stephanie Doetzer spoke to a number of Muslims who have decided not to fast
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The Holy Month of RamadanFasting Is Not for Everybody
None of the five pillars of Islam is observed by as many Muslims as fasting in Ramadan. Some people who don't otherwise obey any religious rules fast; others make a conscious decision not to. Stephanie Doetzer spoke to a number of Muslims who have decided not to fast
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Qatar's Foreign PolicySmall Emirate, Potent Influence
During the Arab uprisings, the emir of Qatar may well have become one of the most influential leaders in the Arab world. Stephanie Doetzer takes a look at the religious, political, social, economic and geographical factors that shape the creative foreign policy of the tiny Gulf state of Qatar
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Interview with Ex-Guantanamo Detainee Sami al Hajj''The Guards Are Prisoners Too''
Exactly 10 years ago the first plane carrying detainees landed in Guantanamo Bay. Since then, 779 men have been detained without charge and without trial, with 171 of them still being held in Cuba. Sami al Hajj, a Sudanese journalist, was one of them. Stephanie Doetzer met him in Doha
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Nine Months After the Upheaval in the Arab WorldIs the Revolution Devouring Its Children?
The Arab World is no longer what it used to be. Nor are the rebellions; in many places the initial revolutionary euphoria is giving way to concerns about the future. Stephanie Doetzer sketches a picture of the mood in recent months
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Commentary on the Death of Bin LadenA Little Help from a Foe
The reactions following Bin Laden's death are a disaster. A person's death may sometimes be good news. But somebody's assassination never is. A commentary by Stephanie Doetzer
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On the Death of Juliano Mer-Khamis100 Percent Juliano
The murdered theatre director and artist Juliano Mer-Khamis spent his life walking on a tightrope. A traitor to some, while a visionary to others – and an exception on the Israeli as well as the Palestinian side. An obituary by Stephanie Doetzer