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Social Reforms in Saudi Arabia: Navigating Modernity and Internal Resistance

Natasha Metni Torbey, 21/03 13:40 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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Since 2015, under the leadership of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), Saudi Arabia has undergone a significant shift in its social and economic policies. Women's rights, the opening of certain cultural sectors and the management of internal resistance have been central to this transformation. While MBS has positioned himself as a leader ...

Detained ‘Islamists:’ Towards a Solution or a New Problem?

Michael al-Andary, 2024-12-17 14:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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“Islamist” detainees in Lebanon who were arrested following the “Arab Spring” movement in 2011 represent a dormant case that is being readdressed today after the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s rule on December 8, 2024. Mediator and head of a sectarian conflict resolution group Lea Baroudi raised the concern, revealing that “there are ...

The Poisoned Chalice of Political Islam

Salam Zaatari, 2024-12-05 09:00 - Reading : 7 minute(s)

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For as long as I can remember, my identity as a Muslim has been a source of both pride and fear. Growing up in a post-9/11 world, I have lived under the shadow of suspicion, my faith often seen through the lens of terrorism, extremism, and political turmoil. From news headlines to Hollywood narratives, the image of Islam has been relentlessly ...

Alarm in France over fate of prize-winning French-Algerian writer

This is Beirut, 2024-11-22 17:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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French President Emmanuel Macron is concerned about the "disappearance" of French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, his office said, after reports that the prize-winning novelist had been arrested in Algeria. Sansal, a major figure in francophone modern literature, is known for his strong stances against both authoritarianism and Islamism as well ...

Danish Parliament Passes Law Banning Quran Desecration

This Is Beirut, 2023-12-07 17:52 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Denmark's parliament on Thursday passed legislation that makes the "improper treatment" of religious texts illegal, thereby prohibiting the burning of the Quran. This move comes in response to a series of incidents involving the desecration of Islam's sacred book, which stirred outrage in Muslim nations during the summer. Denmark's parliament on ...

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