Date of source: Thursday, November 13, 2008
The recent incident that occurred in Assiut concerning 13 feddans of land that are near the Holy Virgin Monastery had the potential to turn into another Abū Fānā-style issue. However many will view the outcome as Muslims and the government being forced to give in to Christian demands.
Date of source: Tuesday, November 11, 2008
The editorial highlights several interesting articles in this week’s issue, including a report about Christian missionary work and Islamic da‘wah. There is also an article in this issue about the oath that Christians say in Egyptian courts which Hulsman brings to the reader’s attention.
Date of source: Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Interview: Cornelis HulsmanThe following article presents an interview between His Royal Highness Prince Hasan Ibn Talal of Jordan, and Drs. Cornelis Hulsman. Issues discussed include Christian emigration from the Arab world, reform, and political issues in the Middle East.
Date of source: Monday, December 24, 2007
Fiona McCallum made use of Arab-West Report for her PhD study on the Political Role of the Patriarch in the Contemporary Middle East and finds AWR extremely useful for academic researchers.
I am pleased to recommend the multiple activities carried out by the Centre for Intercultural Dialogue and...
Date of source: Thursday, February 28, 2008
The following presents a recommendation letter for Arab-West Report from Karabo Che Mokoape.
Date of source: Monday, November 3, 2008
Kees Hulsman interviewed HRH Prince Hassan bin-Talal about Christian migration from the Arabic world.
Dr. William Wīsā writes about Egyptian media responses to Coptic conferences.
Al-Usbū‘ often being accused for its close links to Egyptian security services.
George Adli years ago falsely claimed...
Date of source: Monday, October 20, 2008
A young Egyptian Muslim woman describes Muslim-Christian relations in her native country and discusses her personal relationship with her Christian neighbors.
Date of source: Monday, October 20, 2008
A young Egyptian Coptic woman comments on Egyptian society and the recent increase of religious tensions in her native country. She mentions steps that can be taken to alleviate the situation and discusses her own role.
Date of source: Sunday, November 2, 2008
There is a common belief in the West that Christians in Muslim countries are discriminated against, or sometimes even persecuted. While discrimination does exist, the situation is usually far more complex, argues Hulsman in this editorial. He also points out that while the Egyptian legal system...
Date of source: Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Hulsman comments on the recent sectarian tensions in Fayyūm that were mentioned in this issue and highlights an article by Tarek Heggy about the role of the Egyptian state in Muslim-Christian tensions.