September 2006
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Lebanon:
The aftermath |
Middle East
Salom now!
Reaching out for a people’s peace in the Middle East
We would like to hear your views on
the ‘Salom Now!’ idea. Drop us a line at diabolic_digest@skynet.be
Using a carrot and stick for peace
Given the fragile situation in Lebanon, the pledge by EU member states to provide troops to police the UN-backed ceasefire was well-timed. However, to avoid a fresh crisis from erupting, Europe will have to aid efforts to forge lasting peace in the Middle East. Read on
Diabolic Digest is two years old and to mark the occasion, here
is a selection of reader comments about the journal and the issues it has
raised. Read
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Belgium
X Pat and the chocolate
factory
X Pat, the xpat xtraordinaire and xample world
citizen, in his quest to come to terms with his first name winds up behind a
deranged genius’s chocolate bars. Read on
Gent into the groove…
Every July, carnival mania descends on the
picturesque and offbeat university city of Gent. As Khaled Diab finds out, the
annual Gentse Feesten has something for everyone: the hip or the hippy, the
mainstream or the outlandish. And it ain’t just about music, it’s also about
comedy, performing arts… and politics. Read on
Exploring Belgium’s cultural
identity
Describing the intricacies of culture is like
mapping the human genome – pitted with difficulties. Khaled Diab spoke to a
number of Belgians to find out what makes the country tick culturally. Read on
Grooming yourself for
Belgian society
Any advice on ‘etiquette’ must be
taken with a pinch of salt. It is up to the individual to decide how much to
behave or misbehave in any given situation. With that disclaimer, here is a
short guide to Belgian social conventions. Read on
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Focus Conflict in the Middle East Conflict has
become an increasingly common feature of the contemporary Middle East for a
variety of geo-strategic, political and historical reasons. This section explores
a variety of unorthodox ideas for mitigating conflict and building bridges in
the region. Read on |
Focus Homosexuality in the Middle East Homosexuality is one of the most controversial
taboo topics in the Arab world today, and one that is rarely discussed in
public. In this special focus on homosexuality, Diabolic Digest is doing its own modest
bit in bringing the issue out of the closet. Read on |
Focus Democracy in Egypt Democratic
reform in Egypt is a one step forward, one step back, two to the side kind of
experience. It is sometimes exciting and promising, often frustrating and
depressing, and too often stagnant. This special focus section explores the
issue of democracy in Egypt. Read on |
Focus Multiculturalism in Europe Europe faces the tough challenge
of forging a tolerant and representative multicultural society that reflects
the chequered identities of the many people who call themselves European.
Presently, this is particularly the case when it comes to its Muslim
minority. Read on |
Focus Women, feminism and Islam The position of Muslim women is a
complex and varies greatly from country to country, from group to group and
even from person to person. Many of the issues facing Muslim women
are familiar to women everywhere – the difference is often a question of
degree. What is clear is that debate, dialogue and reform are sorely needed
if Muslim women are to attain the equality they deserve. |
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