Date of source: Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Drs. Hulsman’s report discusses the state of past and present relations between Muslims and Christians in Egypt. The paper opens by giving information about Pope Shenouda III and the most important incidents that have taken place during his reign. The second half of the paper then looks at specific...
Date of source: Sunday, December 16, 2007
The article looks at different Arab Christian communities in the Middle East and analyses how radical Islam has affected the Arab Christian minorities in the Arab world.
Date of source: Sunday, October 7, 2007
The article provides an overview of a number of stories that have headlined the Egyptian press as of late.
Date of source: Thursday, April 3, 2008
Fadel Soliman refutes Geert Wilder’s suppositions presented in his film ’Fitna.’ The following article provides Soliman’s critique on the manipulation employed by Wilder in his film.
Date of source: Sunday, August 26, 2007
The article considers to what extent political Islam movements have influenced religious intolerance.
Date of source: Sunday, August 5, 2007
The article discusses a recent proposal by French President Nicolas Sarkozy to establish a Mediterranean Union. Sidhom considers how successful this initiative could be, and how history has shaped democracy throughout the Mediterranean.
Date of source: Sunday, July 1, 2007
The author discusses the knighthood being awarded to Salman Rushdie, author of “The Satanic Verses.” This action has again fuelled tensions between the Arab world and the West. The author comments on the situation, and questions where this animosity really originates.
Date of source: Thursday, August 28, 2008
Professor Larry Levine’s response to the article ‘Superstitions of the Talmud’ authored by Muhammad ‘Abbūd. Levine comments on the misperceptions in the original article, and provides clarification behind some Jewish traditions and stories in the Talmud.
Date of source: Wednesday, May 30, 2007
The following presents the opinion of Saad Eddin Ibrahim – one of the most outspoken critics of the Egyptian government, who was imprisoned from 2000-2003 for his critique. He is a liberal secularist, but as a result of his strong democratic stance, he defends the rights of all groups in society,...
Date of source: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
The following presents an interview with Tarek Heggy at the Center for Intercultural Dialogue and Translation. Drs. Cornelis Hulsman and staff members discuss sensitive issues throughout the Arab world.