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Islamic IssuesOther OpinionsPolitical Islam Studies December 19, 2007

Political Islam Online

The stark contrast between two different perspectives on the interaction between secularism and Islam, which were presented in articles in today’s issue of the newspaper Asharq-alawsat, revealed the serious ideological
Reform Issues December 19, 2007

King’s Dilemma in the Arab World

King’s Dilemma” in the Arab World
Reform Issues December 19, 2007

Effect of Corruption on Tax Revenues in the Middle East

Governments in the Middle East should implement anti-corruption reforms in order to raise tax revenues and maximize social welfare, according to Patrick Imam and Davina Jacobs in “Effect of Corruption
Activites December 19, 2007

Should Democracy Be Promoted or Demoted?

Success in promoting democracy requires building partnerships with Middle Eastern countries and establishing regional norms, confidence-building measures, and other forms of dialogue, according to Francis Fukuyama and Michael McFaul in
Reform Issues December 19, 2007

The New Protest Movements in Egypt: Has the Country Lost Patience?, Ahmad Baha’eddin Shaaban

In Al-Ikhwan al-Muslimun (The Muslim Brothers), Khalil al-Anani analyzes the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood’s intellectual, social, and political discourses, the evolution of its relationships with society and the ruling establishment, and
Human RightsPrisoners of ConscienceTorture December 19, 2007

Egypt: Muslim Brotherhood Arrests; Torturers Punished; Other Developments

An Egyptian court sentenced three police officers to seven years and a fourth officer to three years in prison on November 28 for beating a man to death during interrogation.
Reform Issues December 19, 2007

Arab Reform Bulletin: December 2007

The six candidates often cited as most likely to win their parties’ nomination (Senators Clinton, Edwards, and Obama on the Democratic side; Senator McCain, Mayor Giuliani, and Governor Romney on
Human RightsPrisoners of Conscience December 19, 2007

Anatomy of a State Security Case

On April 19, 2006, Egyptian and international media reported that authorities had just arrested members of an extremist armed group in Cairo that was alleged to have been plotting terrorist
InterviewsPalestine December 19, 2007

Omar Barghouti: No State Has the Right to Exist as a Racist State

Omar Barghouti belongs to a new generation of Palestinians who never adhered to the solution of « Two States, Two peoples ». They are advocating, instead, the boycott, divestment, and
Human RightsMB NewsPrisoners of Conscience December 19, 2007

42 Al Fayyum MBs Rounded up on Eve of Adha Feast

The state security force rounded up these dozens in front of mosques, including 26 from district of Abshway in a raid led by officer Hisham Fahim, 4 from district of