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After the Coup in Egypt
A Dark Chapter in Egyptian Liberalism
The military's deposition of Egypt's elected president has been welcomed by the Muslim Brotherhood's liberal opponents. In this essay, Khaled Hroub explains why this is a historic error
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Interview with Mali Expert Marie Rodet
''The Whole Region Is Potentially Explosive''
According to West Africa expert Marie Rodet, although the conflict in Mali has not yet been fully resolved, the situation there has improved, and there are other countries in the region that are a greater cause for concern. Jonas Berninger spoke to her about the reasons for the French intervention and Mali's future
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Tunisia
Religion's Political Role Expands
Many in Tunisia fear that religious radicals are gaining too much influence over the country's political discourse. The governing Ennahda party, however, has to find a way to appeal to both secularists and Islamists. Katharina Pfannkuch reports from Tunis
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Political Islam
The Loss of Democratic Legitimacy
This year, Islamist politics has faced massive setbacks in two major predominantly Muslim countries: Egypt and Turkey. But it is too soon to write political Islam off as a capable participant – even a leading force – in a pluralist democracy. An essay by Timur Kuran
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Aftermath of Political Assassination in Tunis
Government Opponents Are Put to the Test
Following the assassination of Mohamed Brahmi, the streets of Tunisia are filled with protesters. The political opposition and civil society are facing their greatest challenge since the revolution. Katharina Pfannkuch reports from Tunis
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Tunisian Theatre Director Fadhel Jaibi
Warning against a Black Wave of Islamism
In his first play since the overthrow of Ben Ali two years ago, Tunisian theatre director Fadhel Jaibi warns against the rise of the Islamists. But according to Sarah Mersch, "Tsunami" lacks the subtle analysis so characteristic of his earlier productions
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Palestinian Reaction to Morsi's Downfall
Gaza Listening for the Message from Tahrir Square
The long years of division between Hamas and Fatah have created an awareness of the need for compromise among the organization's leaders. But now, the military coup in Egypt represents a threat to the reconciliation process in Palestine. By Ingrid Ross
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After the Ousting Mohammed Morsi
Egypt on the Brink of Collapse?
Following the military coup on 3 July, institutional order in Egypt is teetering on the brink while most of the country's political elite stand by and watch. Thomas Demmelhuber analyses the situation
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Political Upheaval in Egypt
A Clear Message for the Brotherhood
In this commentary, Sonja Zekri writes that while it is impossible to say who will be ruling Egypt at the end of the week, it is quite possible to say with certainty that the Muslim Brotherhood, which only a year ago seemed unbeatable, has been a spectacular failure in power
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Eco-Islam Pioneer Fazlun Khalid
''Allah Does Not Love the Wasters''
It's not enough to simply pray for a better environment, you have to stand up and take action, says Fazlun Khalid, one of the world's leading eco-theologians. He believes religion can help save the planet. Interview by Franziska Badenschier
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Tunisia's Economic Crisis
The Decline of the Middle Class
More than two years have passed since the start of the so-called "Arab Spring" in Tunisia. What began as a fight for social justice became an ideological tug-of-war between Islamists and secular forces. But while the elite engage in theoretical debate, the economic crisis deepens. Katharina Pfannkuch reports
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Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood
Taken by Surprise
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood is in office, but mainly busy grabbing power. Egyptians are increasingly upset about the "traders of religion" who are apparently replacing Egypt's old regime with a new exploitative elite. By Muna El Shorbagi