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ISSUE Thirty-nine!

May 2008

©K. Diab

2048: a peace odyssey

Israel is 60 years old and the conflict still rages on. Can we look forward to peace by the 100th anniversary? Read on

Male feminist pigs?

Some regard possession of a vagina as crucial for membership in the feminist movement. But can't a man be a feminist too? Read on

Moving times in Ukraine

Ukraine is undergoing profound change and is grappling with the challenge of finding its place, and identity, in Europe. Read on

The Big Sneeze

Hay-fever season is coming early this year. It's time for sufferers to ready for battle - but finding effective relief is no sneezing matter. Read on

Extinguishing old flames

Like someone who hitches up with a despised old flame after years apart, I'm kicking myself for having taken up smoking again. Read on

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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