Tarek Osman is the author of “Islamism: A History of Political Islam” (Yale, 2017) and the international bestselling book “Egypt on the Brink” (Yale, 2010). He wrote and presented several BBC documentaries including the Radio-4 series “The Making of the Modern Arab World”, “Sands of Time”, and “Islam Divided”. He writes at tarekosman.com
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Published in: openDemocracyUKEngland is anxiousRather than comfort ourselves with nostalgia for monarchy, empire, church, and the ‘special relationship’, it’s time...
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Published in: openDemocracyUKFour dilemmas facing Britain – as others see itWhat is Britain's place in tomorrow's world? – a hugely important issue for a nation that, until seven decades ago,...
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Published in: HomeThe Islamic state in contextAlmost by default, the swelling numbers of young Arabs, especially in the culturally vibrant centres of the Arab...
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Published in: HomeIslamisation and the future of the Islamic worldWhen Islamic groups command the legislative and executive powers in a country, the Islamisation of society takes...
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Published in: HomeThe middle east and war over Iran
The Arab world is remaking itself. But even as its states cope with multiple domestic challenges they also face a...
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Published in: HomeArab freedom vs geopolitics: a time of risk
The Arab spring of 2011 has entered a new phase. In this period, the emerging dangers to the fulfilment of its...