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ISSUE Thirty-six!

February 2008

 

 

Wisdom, not intelligence

Britain needs political wisdom more than the intelligence services to prevent terrorism on its shores. Read on

 

Glimmers of hope

Palestinian and Israeli peace activists have joined forces to demand the lifting of the Gaza blockade. Could such joint action offer a glimmer of hope for the future? Read on

 

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Visionary democracy

With one eye on the next elections, it is tempting for democratically elected leaders to focus on the short term. Is it time to consider longer terms in office? Read on

 

An uncertain future

The year that was: As an enlarged EU searched for a raison d’etre, Belgium spent much of this year struggling with its own identity crisis. Read on

 

Out of Egypt

After countless generations not venturing far from the comforting embrace of the Nile valley, why have millions of Egyptians have made other countries their home? Read on

 

The migrants’ almanac

For those tired of the endless polarised debate on immigration, there is a breed of migrants that no political or cultural frontier can hold back. Read on

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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

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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

 

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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

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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

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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

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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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