TURKEY’S ELECTION OUTCOME: A TRIUMPH FOR ISLAMISM?
The real significance of the impressive electoral victory of the Justice and Development Party (AKP) in the Turkish elections has been widely misunderstood. The ‘Islamisation’ of Turkish politics and society is not a central feature of the AKP’s political programme. Above all, the elections results signal the growing political maturity of Turkey and the gradual retreat of the all-powerful military. And ironically it is an Islamic-rooted (as opposed to Islamist) party that is leading the way for the country’s accession to European Union membership.
DE-PROSCRIBING HAMAS: ARAFAT SHOUKRI DEFENDS THE MOTION
In an interview with Islamism Digest, the deputy-director of the Palestine Return Centre provides fresh information and analysis on recent developments in the Gaza Strip. Moreover, Shoukri argues that Palestinian unity can only come about once Hamas has been de-proscribed as a terrorist organisation by the West.
MUSLIM CHARITIES UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT: INTERVIEW WITH ABDEL-KARIM BENSIALI
In this focussed interview with Islamism Digest, the general manager of the Palestinian Relief and development fund (Interpal) outlines and explains the many challenges facing Muslim charities in the UK and other West European countries. Dr. Bensiali also responds to specific accusations against Interpal and concludes that as the study of terrorism becomes more sophisticated, unsubstantiated allegations against Muslim charities will cease to be an issue.
ISLAM VERSUS TERRORISM: YAQUB ZAKI DISSECTS THE DISCOURSE
In this interview, the renowned Islamic scholar and historian Dr. Yaqub Zaki (aka James Dickie) tackles the controversial issue of ‘suicide’ operations. Unlike previous Islamism Digest interviewees Zaki does not flinch from addressing the real issues (especially in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict) and argues that this tactic may be legitimate depending on the context.
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