Islamophobia in Europe
Western attacks on Islam will backfire
| OpinionWestern countries, including politicians, business circles, academia and media, have been insistently and deliberately otherizing …
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OpinionWhat’s really going on in France?
By Muhittin AtamanFrance has been facing violent mass protests in the wake of a recent police shooting. The killing of a 17-year-old boy named Nahel, who was of Algerian descent, by French police in Nanterre on June 27 has sparked outrage among the public. The tragic incident has been viewed as a violation of human rights, prompting widespread protests and riots across several cities in France. The response from the public has gone beyond solely addressing this particular incident, reflecting a broader concern over human rights violations and long-time discrimination faced by individuals of migrant origin, particularly those of African descent and Muslims.
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OpinionQuran burning amid Qurban Bayram and Erdoğan’s message to the West
By Burhanettin DuranSweden made headlines in Türkiye again this week by permitting yet another Quran burning under police protection on the first day of Qurban Bayram, also known as Eid al-Adha. That heinous act took place near a mosque in Stockholm, as had another burning in January, and had absolutely nothing to do with freedom of expression. Quite the contrary, it was a hate crime targeting Muslims and an obvious act of provocation.
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OpinionAnti-Islam sentiment: Europe shooting itself in the foot
By Muhittin AtamanThe recent Quran burning has shown that European governments are sensitive about crimes committed against one religion, but not against another
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Türkiye’s place in NATO questioned amid provocations in Europe
By Burhanettin DuranIt is no secret that some Western governments have been unhappy with Ankara's autonomous foreign policy in recent years, so some have questioned Türkiye's NATO membership and policies
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Sweden allows insulting Islam and Muslims
By Muhittin Ataman'It is unfortunate to see how European governments, directly or indirectly, pave the way for the ultranationalist and xenophobic circles to dominate European politics'
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Muslims’ freedom under great threat in France
By Hacı Mehmet BoyrazBased on the facts discussed so far, it is obvious that Macron, who was defeated against the central parties in the regional elections held in June, will be more Islamophobic in order to maintain his popularity in society and to gain votes from his opponents.
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Insight Turkey Publishes Its Latest Issue “Resurge of Anti-İslam...
By SETAThis issue of Insight Turkey aims to present and to provide the verity to its readers through an extensive and rich framing that includes four commentaries and six research articles covering anti-Islam practices worldwide.
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Why has the West turned against Islam?
By Muhittin AtamanHistorically, Western governments prefer liberal values and principles in their foreign relations only when they enjoy a competitive advantage. When the governments experience crises and find themselves in a disadvantaged position, hatred, alienization and otherization increases. This has been the case recently with the Western world knee-deep in political, social and economic crises.