How Islamophobia Is Leading to a Teacher Shortage in Belgium
The Belgian government obstinately takes the position that the two identities cannot coexist – you are either Muslim or Belgian.
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India’s Role in the Maldives Raises Questions
Worryingly, for many Maldivians, President Solih has been acting as New Delhi’s “yes-man” since the election.
Why Us? Muslims in the Netherlands Angered by Governmental Investigation
The Dutch government has asked a private agency to investigate Muslims with the knowledge of Dutch mayors, adding insult to…
Six Stories from Anatolia to Europe: Facing History and Ourselves
Today, sixty years on, individuals with Turkish roots form one of the largest minority groups in EU countries. Politics Today…
Panama-Israel Relations Go beyond the “Shooting” Scandal
Can you imagine what would happen if in a country somewhere in the world civilians or soldiers were trained to…
The Pope and the Grand Sheikh of Al Azhar Show the Way Forward
The Vatican-Azhar ties are most profoundly illustrated when Pope Francis and Sheikh Ahmed signed the document on “Human Fraternity for…
Canadian Electoral Politics and Islamophobia: Will Hate-Speech End?
Muslims are tolerated only so long as they do not make any political claims. When they become politically active, Islamophobia…
EU Court Refuses to Address Discrimination against Muslims
The Court clarified that EU law does not impose uniform standards: member states can maintain rules that are more favorable…
What Indian Police Throwing of Qureshi to Death Says about Police Brutality against Muslims
Worse – nobody really knows the actual number of Muslims tortured and killed in police custody because official figures vary…
The “Islam Map” Makes All Muslims in Austria Suspects
The hate crimes against Muslims is destroying European values, which once were held in high esteem.
“How Did We Get Here?” Facing the Political Histories of Islamophobia and Anti-Arab Racism in Canada
Since this piece was written the Canadian government officially named the U.S. right wing militia group Three Percenters a terrorist…
Austria’s ‘Islam Map’ and the Fight against Muslim Civil Society
Hawkish politics against the Muslim minority in Austria has to stop. Otherwise, the societal divide instigated by the government will…
Attempts to Tackle Terrorism in the West Are Misguided and in Need of Urgent Reform
Why the approach towards terrorism in the West is just wrong.
Hindutva Ideology: India’s Gradual Move Towards Genocide
This is India today, an increasingly autocratic and nationalistic state that’s now exerting its illiberal political ideology well beyond its…
America’s Hyper-Surveillance of Muslims Targets Our Religious Identity
Is the United States the best country for Muslims, for real?
Assertive British Muslims: The New Generation of Political and Social Influencers
Despite making their ways to public life in Britain, Muslims are still viewed as the ‘other.’
Macron’s New Bill on Secularism Redefines Islamophobia ahead of Elections, Says French Sociologist
While hostility towards Muslims is reflected almost daily in stigmatizing speeches and discriminatory legislations, the very nature of Islamophobia has…
Anti-Turkey Cartoon by Geert Wilders Has a Backstory in the Netherlands
On the evening of the Netherland’s NCTV report was leaked to the media, Geert Wilders published a cartoon on Twitter…
France under Macron: All Citizens Can Criticize the Republic Except Muslims
When will France end its war against its own Muslim population that it had always viewed with suspicion?
