Demonising Muslims
When does criticism of religion cross the line into racism? Paul Sims investigates
Politics & Conflict
Renovation not demolition
As Egypt looks ahead to elections, Austin Mackell meets a representative of one of the Islamic parties vying for control
Book review: Blood Rites by Barbara Ehrenreich
Jenny Bunker finds a re-issued book on the passions of war more pertinent than ever
Changing course
The 'Arab Spring' has changed how we teach Middle East politics forever, says Kerem Oktem
Book review: Pakistan: A Hard Country by Anatol Lieven
Stephen Howe discovers the best book to be written on modern Pakistan
Stuart Hall
Stuart Hall talks to Laurie Taylor about race, relativism and revolution
Saving the Lords Spiritual
With defeat likely in next week’s AV referendum, Nick Clegg’s hopes will lie with reforming the House of Lords. But he looks set to compromise and keep the bishops in…
Witch-hunt saboteurs
Across Africa, humanists are on the front line in the battle to protect women and children accused of witchcraft. Richard Wilson reports
Long road to renewal
The Islamic world needs to recover its scientific spirit, says Jim Al-Khalili
No ifs, no buts
Qur’an burning is senseless, but we shouldn't be afraid to speak up for free speech, says Padraig Reidy