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Elham Manea

    Elham Manea's writings delve into critical themes concerning the separation of state and religion, freedom of expression, and the defense of civil and human rights across the Arab world. She is recognized for her sharp critique of both societal and political forms of Islamism, challenging their ideologies and policies. Through her literary and academic work, Manea explores the complexities of contemporary societies, advocating for secularism and the protection of fundamental freedoms. Her prose serves to provoke critical thought and champion democratic values and human rights.

    Der alltägliche Islamismus
    Frauen und die Scharia: Die Auswirkungen des Rechtspluralismus in Großbritannien
    Women and Shari'a Law
    The Arab State and Women's Rights
    The Yemeni Civil War
    • 2024

      The Yemeni Civil War

      The Arab Spring, State formation and internal instability

      • 278 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      The book offers a groundbreaking theoretical framework to analyze the civil wars and state meltdowns in Yemen, Syria, and Libya following the 2011 uprisings. By focusing on Yemen as a case study, it explores how the interplay between various state formation types and regional rivalries contributed to the conflicts. This approach provides a deeper understanding of the underlying dynamics that led to the turmoil in these countries.

      The Yemeni Civil War
    • 2022
    • 2018

      Warum fasst der Islamismus in den westlichen Gesellschaften immer stärker Fuß? Wir müssen uns eingestehen: Auch die Liberalen tragen ihren Teil dazu bei. Die einen trauen sich nicht, Kritik zu äußern, aus Angst als islamophob zu gelten. Bei anderen führt ein falsches Verständnis von Toleranz dazu, dass islamistische Botschaften nicht konsequent bekämpft werden. Davon profitiert vor allem der nicht-gewalttätige Islamismus, der zwar nicht mit Waffen kämpft, dessen Anhänger aber mit anderen Mitteln versuchen, unsere Gesellschaften schleichend zu verändern. Wenn wir unsere demokratischen Werte verteidigen wollen, müssen wir dieser Entwicklung entschieden entgegentreten.

      Der alltägliche Islamismus
    • 2011

      The Arab State and Women's Rights

      The Trap of Authoritarian Governance

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Focusing on gender rights, this book examines the persistent discrimination Arab women face in their private lives due to outdated family laws. It delves into the reasons behind the Arab state's reluctance to modernize these laws, highlighting the broader implications for women's rights and societal progress. Through this exploration, the author sheds light on the complexities of gender equality in Arab societies and the challenges that hinder reform.

      The Arab State and Women's Rights