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• Saudi Arabia's "atheism = terrorism" law is part of a wider crackdown on dissent

• The conscience of Syria

  An interview with activist and intellectual Yassin al-Haj Saleh, a leading voice in the struggle against the Assad regime. By Danny Postel and Nader Hashemi

• In pursuit of happiness

  A policy revolution is under way to improve our well-being. Are its motives genuine? Niki Seth-Smith reports

• What risk do foreign fighters in Syria pose on their return?

• War without an end

  Violence in the Central African Republic has escalated to the point where the UN warns of genocide. Is religion to blame, asks Samira Shackle

• The rise of Hindu nationalism in India

• Bishops round on Government benefit cuts

  Are clerical criticisms of Cameron welcome, or should faith leaders stay out of politics?

• Marc Bennetts: “When Russia’s patience snaps, you don’t want to be the ruler in charge”

  New Humanist talks to the author of "Kicking the Kremlin: Russia’s New Dissidents and the Battle to Topple Putin"

• Classless broadcasting: Benefits Street

  The controversial documentary series Benefits Street reveals everything that’s gone wrong with Channel 4, argues Mark Fisher

• Book review: Fire and Ashes: Success and Failure in Politics by Michael Ignatieff