Islamism
Strife in Yemen: Hadi tries harder, against the odds
The new president, buffeted by bombs and in-fighting, seems to be persevering(0)
Egypt’s presidential election: Spring can come again
Though no candidate inspires much joy, a fair election will be a great step forward(29)
The presidential election in Egypt: Egypt’s second republic
The country’s new president, whoever he is, will face political and economic challenges aplenty(44)
Algeria’s election: Still waiting for real democracy
A general election merely gives clues as to whom the people prefer(3)
Jihadist terrorism: Al-Qaeda is down, but far from out
The core has taken a beating, but affiliates are carrying on the fight(16)
Mali's coup: Clinging to power
Mali's coup leaders show little desire to cede power(5)
Egypt’s presidential race: And then there were none
Rules tie Egypt’s politics in knots(10)
Tunisian Islamists in power: Doing well on parole
Tunisia’s Islamists have survived a shaky first 100 days in power(15)
Egypt’s presidential race: Battle of the beards
Islamists dominate Egypt’s increasingly heated presidential contest(98)
The war on terror: Sexy spies and Islamofascism
News of sexy Russian spies sends your correspondent on a jag of Cold War nostalgia(177)
Islamists and Arab constitutions: Put faith in writing
Islamists tackle constitutional matters differently in Egypt, Tunisia and Syria(6)
Morocco’s reforms: Power to some other people
Morocco’s king lets an Islamist government make real changes(29)
Strife in the Sahel: A perfect desert storm
Political extremism, Libyan weapons and changing weather patterns are causing turmoil in the Sahel(2)
The Muslim Brotherhood: Dialogue is the best defence
Despite its suspicions, the West should engage the moderate Islamist parties that win elections(99)
The moderate Islamists of the Muslim Brotherhood have won much ground but look far from comfortable in power(80)
Egypt’s turmoil: It goes on and on
The newly elected Islamists struggle to keep up with events(6)
Tunisia: Ideology v practicality
Some secular Tunisians are still rattled by the new Islamist-led government(2)
Europe and Islam: Managing the future
Developing new policies is the key(53)
Political Islam: Everywhere on the rise
The success of Egypt’s Islamists marks a trend throughout the region(101)
Israel and the Islamists: Oh no! But let’s talk, maybe
Israel is appalled by the surge of Islamists but may want to talk to them(138)
Islamists, elections and the Arab spring: And the winner is…
Political Islam is on the march. The West should keep its nerve(110)
Egypt’s election: Islamists of every stripe to the fore
Preliminary results of Egypt’s strung-out parliamentary elections suggest that Islamists will be easily the largest and most potent political force(133)
Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia: More but not merrier
Ethiopia has copied Kenya by increasing its involvement in Somalia(15)
The Palestinians: May rival factions come together?
Talk of Palestinian reconciliation is once more in the air. But is it real?(74)
Tunisia’s new government: Islamists and secularists at one
A new assembly makes a steady start with an Islamist-led ruling coalition(9)
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