Date of source: Saturday, September 20, 2008
Western interference in the Middle East started long ago and has continued right up to the present day, with no apparent end in sight. This relationship is the key focus of Robert Fisk’s book ’The Great War for Civilisation’. The book describes in detail Robert Fisk’s experiences as a journalist in...
Date of source: Thursday, November 20, 2008
In his speech for the launch of the ENAWU network, Prince Hassan bin Talal discusses the need to develop global commons and to promote citizenship for all. He further explains the need to advance one ethical standard for all and the importance of dialogue between different cultures.
Date of source: Friday, September 12, 2008
Gerrit Roos investigates the complex relations between Christians and Muslims in Egypt. He interviewed a number of Christian figures and analyzes the reasons why people emigrate from the country.
Date of source: Friday, January 16, 2009
A well known Dutch Islamologist has sent a letter to the Dutch prime minister calling for justice in the Middle East and for the Dutch government to take action against what is happening to Palestinians in the Gaza strip.
Date of source: Sunday, January 25, 2009
The situation of Christians in Iraq is a lamentable one. Hulsman briefly explains their plight but also warns Iraqi Christians about associating themselves too much with the Americans. This is also a strategy that is used by Coptic activists in Egypt.
Date of source: Tuesday, December 9, 2008
The Grand Imām of the Azhar Muhammad Sayyid Tantāwī is still facing a barrage of criticism because of his greeting the Israeli president in a conference on interreligious dialogue. Many people are calling for his resignation because this action means that he is no longer a representative of Muslims...
Date of source: Tuesday, May 20, 2008
A camp is organized between Danes and Egyptians to promote dialogue and increase understanding between the Arab world and the West. Abrār al-Ghannām provides her impressions of the two week camp, highlighting activities and presenting her recommendations for such camps in the future.
Date of source: Friday, December 12, 2008
ENAWU partner CESMO asked for an Egyptian student to participate in their workshop “We are all in the same boat.” It was only natural for us to ask our Egyptian intern Marianne Mahrūs to go to Lebanon. Here Marianne reports on her experiences at the workshop in Lebanon.
Date of source: Thursday, January 15, 2009
Hulsman recently met with Dr. Boutros Boutros Ghali, the former secretary general of the United Nations. Ghali explained his views on the recent Israeli war on Gaza and also his attitude toward the Egyptian media reporting of tensions between different religious communities.
Date of source: Wednesday, December 3, 2008
This article comments on the incident of the Grand Imām Muhammad Sayyid Tantāwī, shaykh of the Azhar, shaking hands with the Israeli President Shimon Peres during the Dialogue Conference held in New York.