Date of source: الخميس, آيار (مايو) 31, 2007
The author presents an article on the steps necessary to overcome a natural disaster were it to occur in Egypt of the Arab world. He stresses that unless these preemptive steps are taken, diplomacy and development in the region could stagnate.
Date of source: الخميس, آيار (مايو) 24, 2007
The author urges Egypt to accelerate efforts in order to escape the chaos of extremism which is happening in other Arab countries, and describes the main features of the extremist mentality.
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Muslims responding to terrorism, following the attacks in London and Sharm al-Sheikh and the dangers of identity politics.
Date of source: الخميس, حزيران (يونيو) 14, 2007
Transcribed by: Susan Richards-BensonThe following present a transcript of an interview with Tarek Heggy. Heggy discusses a number of issues, centered around his controversial article ‘If I were a Copt.’ He comments on current events in Egypt and the Arab world, and present his opinion on issues...
Date of source: الأربعاء, آيار (مايو) 9, 2007
Ahmad al-Qā‘ūd reports on the first training program for press that will cover crises held by al-Qistās group for legal and constitutional rights.
Date of source: الأحد, تموز (يوليو) 8, 2007
Drs. Cornelis Hulsman stresses the danger of ignorant media reporting, and the damage that inaccurate fact-checking can cause. He provides a number of examples from various intellectuals, commenting on stories that have been sensationalized in the media, and the negative effects this reporting had...
Date of source: الأربعاء, نيسان (أبريل) 18, 2007
The latest terrorist attacks in Algeria and Morocco were a considerable warning of the increasing power of the Islamic groups in general and that of al-Qā‘idah in particular. The attacks sparked world wide protests and many people attributed them to the U.S. strategy in the Middle East.
Date of source: الثلاثاء, نيسان (أبريل) 10, 2007
The article presents the transcript of a lecture for the Arab Thought Forum. It considers media distortions and mis-representation in the media that only serve to further antagonize Muslim-Christian relations and the perception of Islam and the Arab world in the West. Drs. Cornelis Hulsman explains...
Date of source: الجمعة, آيار (مايو) 25, 2007
The Center for Arab-West Understanding presents its annual report for 2006, highlighting the objectives achieved and the goals for the upcoming year. 2006 was landmarked by growing toward the Center for Arab-West Understanding, and laying the basis for an electronic documentation center.
Date of source: الخميس, آذار (مارس) 8, 2007
The author talks about the relation between secularism and the religious authority.