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Edward Said's "Orientalism" in Arab Discourse

Instrumentalised on All Sides

Edward Said published his seminal work 'Orientalism' thirty years ago. For western academics, the book emerged as the manifesto of theoretical decolonisation – but how was his intellectual legacy received in the Arab world? Markus Schmitz has the answers
The Arab World: Globalisation and Cultural Identitiy

Eyes Firmly on the Past

The well-known writer and media expert Khaled Hroub is critical of those who champion "cultural particularism" in the Arab world. He sees this way of thinking as being nothing more than a method of defending Arab despotism and the backwardness of the region
Arab Media under Discussion

"In the Arab World, the Media Are Seen as Part of the Conflict"

What effect do images have on television viewers, and what are their expectations of the media? Qantara.de talked with three Arab media representatives, Khaled Hroub, Nakhle El Hage, and Aktham Suliman
François Zabbal

"Arab Intellectuals Avoid Critical Issues"

During the past decade most Arab intellectuals have decried globalisation without even asking themselves if it is not in fact an unstoppable process calling for a specific thought-out response from society. A critical analysis by François Zabbal
The Viability of a Palestinian State

Obstacles on the Rocky Road to Statehood

The Palestinians want their own independent state. Palestine was made a full member of UNESCO in October and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has applied for full UN membership. But would a Palestinian state even be viable? By Anne Allmeling
Iran's Hardliners against Opening up the Economy

Unwelcome European Offer in the Nuclear Conflict

EU negotiators hope that economic incentives will convince Iran to suspend its uranium enrichment program. However, economic cooperation with the West is not nearly as welcome as the Europeans believe. By Michael Heim
Iran's Nuclear Ambitions

Fear of Mideast Arms Race

As Iran continues to develop its nuclear program, analysts fear that an arms race in the Middle East could begin. If sanctions continue to fail, these analysts say that military action is necessary to prevent this. Bettina Marx reports
The Israeli Film ''Sharqiya''

Grappling with the Plight of Israel's Bedouins

"Sharqiya" is the first Israeli film to deal with the dire situation of the country's Bedouins. At the film's international premiere at the Berlinale Film Festival in Germany, Igal Avidan spoke to screenwriter Guy Ofran, director Ami Livne and lead actor Adnan Abu Wadi
Salafists and the Arab Spring

Fears of Rising Extremism in Egypt's Power Vacuum

As secular and Islamic groups prepare for Egypt's first free elections later this year, the unchecked rise of the Islamist Salafi sect is causing concern among Egyptians who fear its violent extremist agenda. Nick Amies reports
North Africa and the Arab Spring in Film

Between Rebellion and Ideals

North African countries such as Tunisia, Egypt, and Algeria are currently experiencing a boom in cinema that is critical of society and committed to political change. Yet, every country follows its own path. By Aude Gensbittel