THE WAR IN IRAQ: OUTLINING THE MUSLIM POINT OF VIEW (PART 1)
The ongoing conflict in Iraq has been analysed from different perspectives, but rarely from a broad-based Islamic one. The complexity of the conflict and the sheer range of forces and motivations that drive the violence have deterred many Muslim scholars and thinkers from outlining a clear Islamic perspective that covers the totality of the conflict. This first installment is a general analytical overview and is designed to initiate the debate on the “Muslim point of view” on the conflict. Subsequent installments will provide detailed information and analysis on specific components of the Iraq War.
THE MAHDI ARMY AND THE LOOMING CONFLICT WITH AMERICA: AN INTERVIEW WITH DR MUNTHIR AL-KEWTHAR
In a frank discussion with Islamism Digest, this Iraqi journalist and philosopher talks about the dangers of confrontation between the American military and Muqtada Al-Sadr’s Mahdi Army.
POLITICS AND DISSENT IN EGYPT: AN INTERVIEW WITH ABDALLAH HOMOUDA
In a wide-ranging interview with Islamism Digest, veteran Egyptian-British journalist, Abdallah Homouda discusses the prospects of political reform in Egypt and the pivotal role of the Muslim Brotherhood.
TUNISIA ON THE THRESHOLD: RAFIK ABDESSALEM EXPLAINS
While the Tunisian regime is rarely (if ever) criticised by Washington on account of its close security cooperation with the US, Abdessalem, a Tunisian political analyst and an expert on Islamic movements, explains why the regime is in serious trouble and how Islamists and liberals are working together to bring about a democracy.
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