“We Are Scared of Our Own Shadow”: An Interview with Raphael Liogier on Islamo-Paranoia in France
slamophobia is on the rise everywhere in Europe, and politicians increasingly play with Islamophobic sentiments for political gains.
French Youth and the Far-Right: When Will the Culture War Begin?
he far-right in France has best understood contemporary national and international fluctuations, which lead to anti-Parliamentarism, anti-Semitism, or nationalism, and promotes hatred of Muslims and other minority groups in society.
Overcrowded and Under Siege: Worrying Pandemic Scenarios in Gaza
he Gaza Strip, a 45-mile coastal enclave that is home to more than 2.
Europe Is Not United in Its Motivation to Sanction Turkey
o doubt, Turkey's relationship with the European Union has not been a rose garden.
Morocco Lost One of Its “Sacred” Causes with the Israel Normalization
The first and the oldest cause is Palestine, which had been there since the declaration of the State of Israel in 1948, eight years before the Sherifian Empire regained its independence from France and Spain.
Looking Beyond Ain Issa: The Way Forward in North East Syria
he way forward in north east Syria wasn’t so clear until in early November Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke with Russia’s Vladimir Putin over the phone to hash out the details of a ceasefire agreement in Nagorno Karbakh.
Sour Candy in the Mouth: US-Turkey Relations
our candy is a joy that creates two different sensations in the mouth: the mini explosion of the sourness is one, but so is the expectation of sweetness.
Regeni Murder: A Story of Double Standards and Official Hypocrisy
t may have taken four years, but the Italian investigation of the killing of doctoral student Giulio Regeni, in February 2016, was conclusive.
Search of Turkish Ship on the High Seas Was Illegal
n June 22, 2020, participating in Operation Irini, the German frigate Hamburg searched the Turkish merchant ship MV Roseline A.
Should We Care About the New Variant of COVID-19?
ecently hashtag #Covid20 become a trending topic in social media, with people raising concerns over the new variant of SARS-CoV-2 virus, which seems to have appeared in London in Mid-September.
French McCarthyism Targets Muslims in the Name of Republican Values
ccording to the official French narrative, the “values of the Republic” express the citizens’ affiliation to the country and their perception of themselves.
Iraq’s Political Sectarianism Has Divided Society In Bloody Fashion
t has been almost two decades since the United States led a coalition of Western powers to invade and occupy Iraq, on the promise to the world of ending former dictator Saddam Hussein’s purported Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs) program, and the pledge to the Iraqi people that only they would be the masters of their own fates.
Public Art in the Service of the State: Political Iconography in Iran
n Iran, painting and other forms of visual arts have a long-standing tradition with graphic design being significantly more pervasive than painting.
Can Muslims Reclaim a Unified Political Bloc on the International Stage?
ithin a context of international Islamophobia and the persecution of Muslim populations in many countries, it has become more and more commonplace amongst Muslims to lament the lack of unity in the ummah, the global community of believers.
What Drives Pakistan on the Recognition of Israel: The Arab Gulf, India, or the Pakistanis?
he mere fact that Israel has somehow managed to keep the question of its recognition on the agenda is extraordinary in and of itself.
Piracy and the Global Military Presence in the Gulf of Aden
s long as the perception of extra-regional and extra-continental solutions are given priority, the fight against piracy in the Gulf of Aden and the western coast of the Indian Ocean will remain on paper.
The Andean Condor Proudly Flies While the US Intervenes in Latin America
he Andes Mountains are the backbone of South America.
103 Years since Jerusalem’s Capture: Britain Is Responsible for the Plight of the Palestinians
ecember 11, 1917 is the day which changed the course of history for Palestine and its indigenous population and the day that wrote the first chapter of the land’s modern era of colonization, occupation, and dispossession.
How Will Antony Blinken Handle US Foreign Policy on Syria, Turkey and Yemen?
Blinken served in senior foreign policy positions with the National Security Council during the Clinton administration and at the State Department during the Obama administration.
