Anti-Muslim

Islamophobic Statements of Politicians | #EIR2018

Islamophobic language by high-ranking politicians, mostly from the far right, normalizes a dehumanizing and racist language when it comes to the por- trayal of Muslims. This reduces the threshold of what is considered utterable and overall acceptable in public discourse and legitimizes discrimination of Muslims as human beings and as citizens.

Islamophobia in the Media | #EIR2018

The media plays a crucial role in the reproduction and normalization of anti-Muslim racism.

Legalizing Islamophobia | #EIR2018

Governments and political parties implement or demand legislations that directly target Muslims as religious subjects, treating them differently than members of other religious communities

European Islamophobia Report 2018 | #EIR2018

Publication of the “European Islamophobia Report 2018” on the European week of action against Islamophobia

Official Islam as a Threat? The Paradigm Shift in Austria’s Security Politics

What is the history of Austria’s security politics vis-à-vis Islam? What are the factors explaining the new security politics? What are the implications of the new security politics? What can be done to counteract this new development?

Erdoğan-Trump meeting can repair long-standing damage

Pesident Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is in New York this week, leading a delegation, to attend the U.N. General Assembly's 74th session. After meeting civil society leaders and think tanks Sunday, Erdoğan held a series of talks with world leaders on Monday. Yesterday, he addressed the General Assembly, delivering a speech akin to his 2014 address. .

Turkey's new broadcasting regulations and the Netflix debate

As the vast majority of Turkish society supports the protection of families and children, Ankara has no choice but to act on this popular demand. This is the main reason behind the new broadcasting regulations

It is unjust to ignore Syrians' struggle for life

In history textbooks for the next generation, the Syrian civil war will probably be one of the most critical aspects to study. Aside from the length and complexity of the civil war, the humanitarian catastrophe it has created in the midst of the Middle East and in front of the eyes of everybody will be one of the most unforgettable dimensions of it.

On the criticism of SETA's media report

The Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research (SETA) last week published a report on international media outlets and their operations in Turkey.

European elections and the outlook for Turkish-EU relations

Although the European Parliament elections granted more ground to euroskeptic parties, the situation is still manageable. Turkey will likely rely on bilateral ties rather than EU institutions in the future

Populist vision reigns in Europe

The latest wave of ultranationalism, xenophobia and anti-Islamism in Europe has been threatening the very essence of modern values and institutions, namely the liberalism and internationalism mainly represented by the EU.

5 Questions: The Unconstitutional Hijab Ban in Austria

What is the hijab ban all about? Does this regulation not contradict with the principle of freedom of religion? How is the ban legitimized? What was the reaction of the opposition parties? What will be done by Muslims?

Trump's controversial foreign policy will backfire

The Donald Trump administration continues to use American power crudely every day. Washington not only continues to dismantle the post-World War II liberal order, an American creation, but has also imposed its unilateral national interest on the international arena and its actors.

A toxic mix of white supremacy and Christian Zionism

All eyes in Turkey are set on this month's municipal elections, yet a significant transformation is underway in the Middle East. U.S. President Donald Trump, whose Jerusalem move drew ire, recognized Israel's annexation of the Golan Heights in a radical overhaul of U.S. foreign policy.