Libya Renews its Ties in the Maghreb: Continuation, Not Departure
Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia are constructive partners for Libya and their contributions seem to have been largely welcomed by the Libyans and the United Nations.
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Islamophobes in Search of a New Orientalism: Samuel Schirmbeck’s “Islamic Crusade”
Secular, enlightened and protestantized Muslims, or activists like Tunisian Amina Tyler – who exposed her body in 2013 with the…
How can Turkey and Qatar strengthen their Economic Ties?
To strengthen economic relations, Turkey and Qatar should finalize the ongoing free trade agreement negotiations, enable the use of local…
Lessons on a New Kind of Political Communication to Win the Silent Majority: US Elections 2016
The rise of the far right has grown on the back of highly divisive, identity-based rhetoric. It emphasizes the growth…
Echoes of Rasputin in the Modern World
The cases of South Korea’s Choi Soon-sil and Turkey’s Fetullah Gülen show that individuals, even those of who occupy important…
Should Turkey be Optimistic About Trump’s Presidency?
Trump may not be as Islamophobic or hawkish as his campaign statements, or his future cabinet members, make him out…
Europe Plays the Wrong Movie
If Snowden could succeed at just being enough anti-Erdoğan and leaking things putting his personality or the Turkish government in…
If the US has Trump, France has a Myriad of Trumps
Millions of Afghans, Iraqis, Syrians and others in the Middle East are struggling to survive in their respective countries or…
US Elections: A Game without Winners for Muslims?
Trump is factually wrong, clearly xenophobic and dysfunctional policy-wise. These facts, on the other hand, should not suggest that Hillary…
Why Europe is increasingly irrelevant to the Middle East
From the moment the Mosul operation started, multiple officials from the European Union made statements expressing their concern for European…
Much Ado About Nothing! Islamophobes and Racists, don’t be Afraid!
Unfortunately, it seems that little has changed for the 6 million Muslims living in France. The racist vein of the…
The “Unpopular Peace”: The Colombian and Turkish Experiences
Public diplomacy and a communication strategy are critical pillars of any successful peace process. In many instances, traumas and memories…
The Fear of Decline: Cultural Pessimism in Europe
Such cultural pessimism has been revived by the advocates of the new right wing in Europe. For more than a…
Failed Coups and Their Aftermaths: European Examples
Spain and Greece followed the same path in the transition to democracy after a failed coup. The EU made some…
Is German Law Being Politicized?
Although the refugee deal between Turkey and the European Union demonstrated that both partners needed each other, the “Böhmermann-case”, the…
The European Paradox: Between Islamophilia and Islamophobia
The rise of Islamophobia is not just a symptom of the new world disorder: it could also announce the end…
Brexit and Re-discussing European Democracy
Great Britain’s decision to leave the EU is not only a turning point in Europe’s history but also a huge…
Deficits of Freedom of Expression in Germany
The court decision proves that the poem itself is a criminal act in the form of an insult, without a…
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Some of the highest numbers of foreign fighters joining Daesh came from the Balkans, and these states now face the…
