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Turkey and the EU
A White Gentlemen's Club The European Union will lose credibility with the rest of the world if it doesn't manage to integrate Turkey fully, says Şeyla Benhabib, professor of political philosophy at Yale University
Portrait Rashid Khalidi
Barack Obama's Palestinian Friend Palestinian intellectual Rashid Khalidi has long been seen as the successor to Palestinian-American historian Edward Said, who died in 2003. Now he has another claim to fame – friend of the new American president. Rudolph Chimelli introduces Rashid Khalidi
"Ergenekon" Network in Turkey
On a Subversive Mission 86 members of the Turkish nationalist secret society Ergenekon have been in the dock since last October, accused of planning to overthrow Prime Minister Erdogan. The Kemalist opposition, however, alleges the case is a legal witch-hunt to silence the government's critics. Ömer Erzeren has the details
Post-election Bangladesh
A New Beginning or a Return to Confrontation? The recent elections in Bangladesh have seen the third largest Muslim majority country in the world return to democracy. The secularly orientated Awami League won a landslide victory and both popular parties have signalled their readiness to compromise. The political situation remains delicate however. Jasmin Lorch reports from Dhaka
Muslims in Germany
Seeking Clarity on Religious Law Imams have a strong influence on Muslims living in Germany. One of their tasks is the issuing of fatwas - religious opinions on Islamic law which can serve as behavioral guidelines for Muslims in specific situations. Heiner Kiesel reports
Interview with Sherry Jones
"My Novel Presents a Bold Aisha" Sherry Jones's novel about the life of Aisha, Mohammed's favourite wife, was withdrawn by Random House shortly before it was due to be published for fear it might offend the religious feelings of Muslims. In this interview with Nimet Seker, Sherry Jones talks about the incident and her real motives for writing "The Jewel of Medina"
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