Articles
Silence of Others: a window onto Muslims in the west
The Indian photographer Bharat Choudhary has harnessed to the disaffection of post 9/11 Muslim youth with his latest project.
Election marks next phase in Egypt's democratic struggle
Thousands of candidates from dozens of parties will vie for power in Egypt next week, marking the latest phase in a nation's struggle to forge a viable democracy in the post-Mubarak era.
Sikander: a Pakistani militant turned American business owner
Salahuddin Khan's timely retelling of Pakistan's complex recent history has won widespread praise for its nuanced portrayal of Islamist insurgents.
Hisham Matar on Libya's awakening
Libya has finally begun to move on from the burdens of its past, but what will the post-Qaddafi era bring? The Review talks to Hisham Matar, the acclaimed author, about one nation’s awakening.
As organised terror wanes, focus turns to the enemies within
Ten years after 9/11, Al Qaeda appears to be on the decline, and western officials are beginning to understand how to interrupt the process of radicalisation and stifle the growing domestic terrorism threat.
Islamic publishing house flourishes in US
No sign hangs outside its front door and most days its entrance stays locked. Kazi Publications in Chicago is, nevertheless, a thriving bookshop and a leading publisher of attention-grabbing Islamic texts.
Why are Muslims hostile to the US?
The political psychologist Steven Kull finds that US foreign policy intended to be a stabilising force is instead perceived as coercive by the Muslim community.
Muslim activist puts his faith to work in troubled Chicago
Rami Nashashibi, founder of the Inner-City Muslim Action Network, balances intellectual and moral rigour and a sincere commitment to Islam with an attitude forged in the Chicago ghettos he devotedly serves.
How al Qa'eda hopes to take advantage of the aftermath in North Africa
A serial sceptic and career contrarian, author and former CIA analyst Michael Scheuer says the revolutions sweeping the Arab world play right into militants' hands.
Qatar buzzes
As its year as the Arab Capital of Culture draws to a close, there's much to experience in Qatar for anyone seeking a cultural fix.
Reality TV show spotlights young Arab science stars
The pan-Arab reality show Stars of Science has named its 16 second-season finalists, setting the stage for a six-week battle for hundreds of thousands of dollars in prize money.
Qatar looks to toughen employment law for nationals
The labour ministry is reviewing an increased fine scheme for businesses that fail to meet Qatarisation quotas, but analysts question its viability and accountability.
Journalist tells of Iranian jailing
Most of us can't imagine what it's like to be the American hikers stuck for more than a year in Iran's notorious Evin prison. But for Roxana Saberi the experience is all too real.
Doha looks to end Capital of Culture year on high note
A museum that may ultimately house what is likely the world's largest collection of modern Arab art - 6,000 works from the past 150 years – will open December 20.
Al Jazeera accuses Nato over arrest of journalists in Afghanistan
The TV station says Nato is attempting to stifle its coverage of the war after two of its journalists were taken into custody by coalition troops this week.
