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ISSUE Thirty-four!

December 2007

A civil solution

If the Annapolis peace conference fails, then Palestinians should abandon their national struggle and demand their civil rights. Read on

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After Annapolis… the burden of proof

Tom Kenis

Atwo-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is still possible, but time is running out. Read on

From victims to champions

For world leaders with doubts about the need to ban cluster bombs, courageous survivors made a trip to Vienna to promote the cause. Read on

Sleeper cells

Statistics reveal that more young people are succumbing to cancer. How do people in the prime of life cope when these sleeper cells go on the rampage? Read on

Sheikh with laughter

With Osama bin Laden unlikely to branch out into comedy, it’s important to give westerners a taste of Muslim humour. Read on

Without a road map articles

Annapolis or bust – Khaled Diab appears on a TV debate to discuss the prospects of success at Annapolis.

Focus Salom Now! Fusing the Arabic and Hebrew words for ‘peace’, Salom Now! is the idea of creating an Arab-Israeli civil alliance to build understanding and strike out towards a people’s peace in the Middle East. Read on

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. Read on

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