The Reference attracts more attention across Europe
The Reference, which is published by Paris-based Centre for Middle
East Studies (CEMOS), has made its second appearance on newsstands and bookshelves
in Europe. Thanks to the big success its 1st edition has made, the 2nd
issue of the Reference has attracted more attention, especially after its strategic
supplement includes studies and researches seeking to investigate the reasons why
European young people would swear their loyalty to ISIS. It is known that The
Reference is published in four languages: English, German, French and Arabic.
According to the distribution agency, the percentage of the sales
of the 1st issue was 53% and that of its strategic supplement was
55%. In a letter sent to CEMOS, the agency’s officials described these
percentages as a big success for a publication, which made its first appearance
on bookshelves and newsstands in the European market.
The 2nd issue is introduced by Dr. Abdel-Rahim Ali,
CEMOS’s chairman and founder. In his article Dr. Ali, who is also the chairman
and founder of Cairo-based Al-Bawaba for Islamic Studies, debated the reasons
and causes, which helped sow the seeds of extremism in European communities.
Dr. Ali, who has immense knowledge of the roots and developments of the
Political Islam, maintained that four reasons are behind the growing phenomenon
of extremism in Europe. According to the author, the European continent was
undergoing a real danger as a result of its proximity to the Middle East, in
which terrorism reared its head first. Dr. Ali held the Muslim Brotherhood and
its ideology accountable for the spread of terrorism and extremism in Europe.
He stressed that without extensive and indepth analysis of Jihadist
groups and their native environment, efforts to eradicate the plague would not
produce concrete success. He blamed some
political circles and powers in Europe for toying with Jihadist movements only
to the throw the door for Jihadist ideology to come in and grow in their communities.
The 2nd issue of The Reference rebutted cynical attempts
by Qatar-linked circles to damage CEMO’s image. In its rebuttal, The Reference
asserted that CEMOS is chiefly interested in shedding more light on the
Islamist movements, which turned Jihadists and violent groups. In its 2nd
issue, The Reference disclosed the identity of the Jihadist, who is paid by
Qatar to challenge CEMOS’ credibility and integrity.
The 2nd issue includes the letter sent by Dr. Ali to
Journal du demanche to refute allegations fabricated by Qatar Observatory in
Paris against CEMOS. In his letter, Dr. Ali revealed that Nabil al-Naseri is paid
by Qatari circles to circulate sheer lies and fake news.
Influential writers, such as Richard Labeviere and Mohamed Ali
Ibrahim contributed to the Reference’s 2nd issue. Labeviere discusses
the problematic anti-Semitism. Egyptian wrier Mohamed Ali Ibrahim publishes an
article entitled: Abdel-Rahim Ali, Hitler and Semitism.
Semitism is given more elaboration in the file of the
Reference’s 2nd issue. Writer Hussam el-Hadad debates Egypt for
being the safe refuge for Jews; Sumaiya Ahmed writes about the Synagogues, saying
that they have been protected by the Egyptian people; and Ahmed Saad publishes
an interview with Ms. Magda Haroun, Chairwoman of the Jewish Community in
Egypt.
Also, writer Joachim Feliocas, Director of the Islamisation
Observatory, tracks down the Qatari financial sources, which help Political
Islam grow in France. Readers of The Reference have the opportunity to know
more about Ayman Fayed, ex-adviser of Osama bin Laden. In an interview he
accorded to Rahma Mahmoud, Fayed reveals the important phases in his life since
he travelled to Afghanistan and joined Al-Qaeda.
Prominent writer and analyst Roland Jacquard explains to
his readers whether Al-Qaeda would be resuscitated and rise from the ashes of
ISIS. Jacquard also answers the question why Al-Qaeda’s leader Ayman
al-Zawahari failed to decode the new dynamism, which gave birth to ISIS.
Post-ISIS organizational and geographical changes are elaborated
by Richard Labeviere. Writer Osman Tuzgart is interested in examining the
challenges parallel to the rise of a low-cost terrorism.
The 2nd issue of The Reference also features a
journey by writer Pan Hamel to track down the final destinations of antiquities
smuggled by ISIS fighters.
The Reference’s highlights the French programmes to
rehabilitate terrorists and extremists of Arab Maghreb origins, and the role of
the MB in terrorism-making.
