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Language politicsCan English replace French in Algeria?
English is gaining ground in Algeria's education system, challenging the long-standing dominance of French, a remnant of colonial rule. But the shift is far from straightforward, testing the ability of schools and universities to adapt.
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Displacement in LebanonWhen war reached our building in Beirut
In Lebanon, war is felt differently across society, and displacement tests the limits of social cohesion. Manal Khader recounts the moment it reached her Beirut apartment block, and the responses of the residents' WhatsApp group in the predominantly Christian Badaro neighbourhood.
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Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-SudaniIraq's economic reform experiment
Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani is banking on hands-on reforms and new infrastructure projects to restore trust in the state. His approach has delivered short-term stability and popularity. But Iraq's oil dependence and economic weaknesses remain.
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War and memoryGaza's lost photographs
Through years of war, many people in Gaza have lost their personal photo albums. Palestinian journalist Asmaa al-Ghoul reflects on her family's vanished images and what their absence means for personal and collective memory.
Politics
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Opposition figure Behrouz Farahani"The war has frozen Iran's protest movements"
The Iran war stems from two reactionary forces, the hegemonic ambitions of Iran’s Shia establishment and the Israeli vision of reshaping the Middle East, says Behrouz Farahani. A ceasefire is urgent, he argues, and real change must come from within.
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Israeli activist Yuli Novak"The system is based on violence"
In this interview, the head of Israeli NGO B’Tselem discusses the increasingly boundless violence in the region and argues that defending Palestinian rights is defending human rights worldwide. She urges Germany to lead in upholding international law.
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Udo Steinbach/Hans-Ulrich WehlerExperts Debate Turkey's Role in Europe
Can Turkey be integrated into Europe's political culture? Two prominent experts - Udo Steinbach, Director of the German Institute for Middle East Studies (pro), and internationally-renowned historian Hans-Ulrich Wehler (contra) - answer questions on the issue.
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Turkey
Good Times at the Stock Exchange
With sinking inflation and upward growth rates, the Istanbul Stock Exchange is dominated by an atmosphere of optimism. Experts predict the good times will continue, even if Turkey is denied entry into the EU. Klaudia Prevezanos reports
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EU Asylum Policy
Europe Closes its Doors
Commentators say the EU's asylum policy is not striving for the protection of refugees, but rather for the protection of Europe from refugees. The EU countries are shifting the responsibility to the poor regions of origin, says Karl Kopp.
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EU/Turkey
EU Still at Odds over Turkey Joining
Foreign ministers from the European Union are in Brussels discussing the upcoming decision on entering talks with Turkey over future membership in the EU. But even at the last minute, they are not all of one mind. Bernd Riegert reports
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France
University Courses for Muslim Prayer Leaders
France is to lay on university courses for Muslim prayer leaders to teach them about the French way of life. The move announced by Interior Minister Dominique de Villepin is aimed at better integrating France's imams. By Alasdair Sandford
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Arab World Days
Opportunities for a Change in Perspective
German Bundestag recently held its first-ever "Arab World Days", where more than 300 Arab politicians and scholars met to engage in dialogue. Sabine Ripperger reports from Berlin
Society
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Ralph Ghadban on Iran"The Islamic Republic is rooted in society"
Whether through appeasement or escalation, the West keeps making the same mistake with Iran, argues Islamic studies scholar Ralph Ghadban: it fails to recognise the regime's radical Shia ideological foundations.
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Jewish community in Syria"One day we’ll drive from Damascus to Jerusalem"
The fall of Assad has prompted the return of millions of Syrians, including a small Jewish minority. Under Henry Hamra, son of the country’s last chief rabbi, they are asking whether a lasting return is possible.
Culture
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Ramadan TV specialsSyrian drama after Assad
Television dramas are a Ramadan staple in Syria. This year, for the first time, viewers watched series written in a post-Assad era, some confronting past trauma, others offering satirical critique, sparking fierce debate over how the country's stories should be told.
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Syed Muhammad Naquib al-AttasA life rethinking the foundations of knowledge
Malaysian philosopher and polymath Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas has died aged 94. A lifelong critic of Western intellectual dominance, his work has shaped debates on modernity and education across the Muslim world.
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