Date of source: الاثنين, تشرين الثاني (نوفمبر) 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: الأحد, تشرين الثاني (نوفمبر) 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: الثلاثاء, تشرين اﻷول (أكتوبر) 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.
Date of source: الأحد, تشرين اﻷول (أكتوبر) 26, 2008
Drs. Hulsman points to a number of articles in this issue that deal with sectarian strife, and the political trends that are gaining notoriety in the Egyptian public. He additionally points to the number of articles that discuss the process of divorce in the Coptic Orthodox Church.
Date of source: الخميس, تشرين اﻷول (أكتوبر) 16, 2008
Cornelis Hulsman explains the events leading up to the September 9 celebration to mark the end of the Abū Fānā tensions. Hulsman was invited to attend by ‘Alā’ Hassānayn but eventually had to refuse the invitation because the reconciliation did not involve all the necessary parties.
Date of source: الأربعاء, تشرين اﻷول (أكتوبر) 15, 2008
In this issue’s editorial Drs. Hulsman highlights the complications of the Rosetta church issue as well as discussing the recently released US International Religious Freedom Report, which has provoked widespread reactions in Egypt.
Date of source: الاثنين, أيلول (سبتمبر) 1, 2008
Drs. Hulsman and Dr. Burslem provide a detailed report on Muslim-Christian relations based on a review of Dr. Hugh Goddard’s book, commenting on a number of issues including Western perceptions, mis-interpretations, and examples of recent incidents involving Muslims and Christians.
Date of source: الجمعة, آب (اغسطس) 15, 2008
The article discusses the need for non-partisan reporting and removing emotions from articles, using Arab-West Report to exemplify the importance of such.
Date of source: الثلاثاء, شباط (فبراير) 24, 2009
A number of intern activities have taken place in the last week; a group from the office visited Beni Walmis in Minia and some interns also attended a screening of Philip Rizk’s film about Palestine.
Date of source: الاثنين, آب (اغسطس) 25, 2008
Drs. Hulsman updates readers on recent developments involving the Monastery of Abu Fana. He further points to article 3, which highlights a lack in the flow of information throughout Arab countries.