Is Islamophobia the New Antisemitism?
“Islamophobia is the new antisemitism” has become a common phrase with which to express that warning.
Islamophobes in Search of a New Orientalism: Samuel Schirmbeck’s “Islamic Crusade”
In her book Alice im Männerland: Eine Zwischenbilanz (Alice in the World of Men: An Interim Balance), the most prominent feminist of Germany, Alice Schwarzer, described the Muslim headscarf as "the flag of the Islamic Crusade" in 2002.
Much Ado About Nothing! Islamophobes and Racists, don’t be Afraid!
” Well, if you want to be truly French, just pick one and voilà!
There are more quotes from the French president and they are not only about headscarves; he also said that there were certain issues with Islam.
The European Paradox: Between Islamophilia and Islamophobia
Nowadays, it is clear that Islamophobia constitutes one of the most troubling symptoms of this new global disorder, which seriously threatens to jeopardize world peace.
Istanbul and Contemporary Islamic Art
Looking for Contemporary Islamic Art
What is often described as ‘Islamic Art’ stretches dynasties, periods and huge swaths of the globe.
From Margins to Mainstream: The Rise of Turkish TV Series Hides a Turbulent Journey
It is noteworthy to mention that in the 2010s an important debate about the Turkish movie industry raised the question, “Why are there no characters representing women wearing Islamic headscarves in TV series?”.
India Implements Controversial Citizenship Law Excluding Muslims
The law, announced on Monday, establishes a religious criterion for migrants from major South Asian faiths, effectively excluding Islam.
Saudi Arabia’s Quest for a New Identity
For example, since 2016, the powers of the morality police in Saudi Arabia, charged with shaping social life according to Islam, have been curtailed and some reform steps have been taken in the religious field.
Libya’s Quest for Hope: Reflecting on the February 17 Revolution
anti-revolutionary divide deepen into Islamist vs.
Antalya Diplomacy Forum: A Global Intellectual Hub in Diplomacy
The challenges addressed include ongoing wars, acts of terrorism, irregular migration, the rise of xenophobia and Islamophobia, risks associated with AI, climate change, natural disasters, pandemics, and widening socioeconomic gaps.
Understanding the Iran-Pakistan Standoff and Its Futility
When already faced with sanctions and in the midst of proxy wars on multiple fronts, why would Tehran decide to irk a neighboring Islamic country with which it shares a 900 km border and which has perhaps superior military strength?
“Missiles rain down on the headquarters of Mossad”
A glance at the headline of the state-aligned paper Tehran Times on January 16, 2024, alludes to what the Iranian leadership could have been thinking.
African Geopolitics: Risks and Opportunities
The terrorist organization Jama'a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM) a faction of al-Qaeda, might increase its attacks in the Sahel and North Africa.
Deadly Attack on US Forces at Al-Tanf Raises Debates at Home
While tensions escalate, the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella organization of hardline Iran-backed militant groups, claimed responsibility for the attack.
US and Iraq to Talk on Transition from Military Coalition to Bilateral Relations
Read: The US-Iran Rivalry in Iraq May Cause Another Popular Uprising
2,500 US troops in Iraq
As of now, the United States maintains 2,500 troops in Iraq, actively supporting local forces to prevent the resurgence of the Islamic State, which had captured substantial territories in Iraq and Syria in 2014 before facing defeat.
The UAE Must Stop Sponsoring the RSF Militia in Sudan
In the past, the UAE has expressed reservations about any peace deal that might give these leaders and the Islamists a chance to return to power.
Pakistan Warns of Consequences as Iran Targets Balochistan
Read: Afghanistan Brings the Saudi-Iranian Rivalry to a New Level
Attacking Mossad in Iraq
The strikes come in the wake of Iranian attacks on what they described as Israel's Mossad intelligence agency's "espionage headquarters" in Iraq's Northern region and targeting the Islamic State in Syria.
Iran Launches Strikes on Alleged Israeli Spy HQ in Iraq
The attacks also included the firing of ballistic missiles in Syria, targeting what the Revolutionary Guards identified as the perpetrators of terrorist operations, including the Islamic State.
The Growing Anti-Turkey Sentiment in the Iranian Media and the Gaza War
Perceptions of various ideological trends such as neo-Ottomanism, Pan-Turkism, political Islam, Persian nationalism, or sectarianism have been perceived over time as threats to regime security.
The Missing Piece of the Middle East Chessboard: Russia
and Britain, in the Arab and Islamic geography, the bipolar world order and the existence of the USSR were crucial for the balances in the Middle East.
Dutch Politician Wilders Withdraws Proposal to Ban Mosques and Quran
The proposed legislation, dating back to 2018, was part of a series of laws presented by Wilders that aimed to restrict what he labeled as "Islamic expressions.
