The Pope’s Visit to Iraq: How the KRG Tainted Its Message of Hope
As a result, Ankara has expected - and after weeks has yet to receive - “an urgent and clear statement from the KRG authorities that immediately rectifies this grave mistake.
How the Cross-Border Tribes Living between Afghanistan and Pakistan Impact Regional Politics
In both Afghanistan and Pakistan, the main beneficiaries of the failed implementation of state structures on both sides of the Durand Line were the tribal elites which acted as intermediaries between the state and the tribes.
Biden’s Recalibration of Saudi Relations Could Spell the End of MBS
This included imprisoning and torturing members of his very own immediate and extended family, such as Princess Basmah bint Saud (al-Saud), his uncle Prince Ahmed bin Abdulaziz, the former Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, and reportedly his own younger brother Bandar.
How the Egyptian Press Views a Possible Egyptian-Turkish Reconciliation
Since 2013, anti-coup media channels based in Turkey such as Mekameleen TV and EL Sharq TV have been tough critics of the Sisi regime in Egypt.
The Future of Daesh: Cracks in the Wall?
Its limited activities, its internet and social media strategies, and losing its “caliphate,” turned the group into an underground organization and shifted its future plans.
Suicide Bombings in Iraq: A Return to Security Chaos?
Meanwhile, certain media circulated allegations that the suicide bombers were from the city of Mosul, which was also incorrect.
What Is China’s Endgame in Northern Iraq?
China pursues a mediation role in the Syria conflict too and aims to become a key investor in Syrian infrastructure, energy, and other industries as part of international efforts to rebuild the country.
Myanmar’s Once Nationalist Military Has Just Lost the Nation
Consequently, as evidenced in the thousands of social media comments, the overwhelming majority of public opinion in Myanmar has irreversibly turned against the armed forces.
Macron’s New Bill on Secularism Redefines Islamophobia ahead of Elections, Says French Sociologist
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For the French sociologist Raphaël Liogier, professor at Sciences Po Aix and visiting scholar at Colombia University, Islam in France has gradually been constructed as a problem in the media and became the product of a long history of people perceived as refractory to civilization and progress.
The PKK Is the Wrong Horse to Back in the Middle East
This is mostly visible in the media coverage of the PKK.
Anti-Turkey Cartoon by Geert Wilders Has a Backstory in the Netherlands
The report warns about domestic radicalization through social media and the rise of Salafism in the country.
France under Macron: All Citizens Can Criticize the Republic Except Muslims
His speech "The Fight against Separatist Islamism," which he gave to announce a legal framework, was harshly criticized and even ridiculed not only by Muslims but also by the media across the Atlantic and the English Channel.
Will the Biden Administration Bring the Saudi-Emirati Partnership to Account?
These concerns were confirmed when the Biden administration decided to halt immediately the foreign military sales to Saudi Arabia and the UAE, almost one week after the inauguration.
How Do the Gulf Countries View the PKK?
This is visible in the media coverage of PKK-related incidents.
How Does China View the Muslim World?
The revulsion is sharpest in the vernacular press and online media across Asia and Africa.
Why Is Violence Back to the Streets of Afghanistan?
Defense secretary called for an immediate reduction in violence last week.
The American Injustice Industry: Why Shutting Down Guantánamo is Not Enough
From Bagram, Afghanistan, to Abu Ghraib, Iraq, to Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, to the many ‘floating prisons’ - news of which was leaked by US media in 2014 - the US government continues to make a mockery of international and humanitarian laws.
The Most Dangerous Place in the World: Jammu & Kashmir and Its Ongoing Border Disputes
Yet Pakistan fervently denied any involvement, with one media outlet claiming that the “Palwama drama” was “a conspiracy”.
Living as Muslim in New Zealand after the Christchurch Mosque Attacks: An Interview with Anjum Rahman
So, especially after 2015, one could foresee or perhaps expect a terrorist attack against Muslims, given the rise of social media where anti-Muslim sentiments spread instantly.
Facebook’s Lawsuit against Israeli Spy Firm NSO Reveals Its Dirty Work
Facebook has been blocking posts and accounts of Palestinian activists critical of Israel or supportive of the resistance to its occupation, while overlooking Israeli incitement against Palestinians - a 2019 study found that Israelis incite hatred of Arabs on social media once every 66 seconds.
