Category: Opinion

The Calculated Nationalism of Suella Braverman: A Disturbing Lurch Towards Xenophobia

Last week, Home Secretary Suella Braverman delivered a speech that sent shockwaves through the political landscape of Britain. In her address, she unleashed an incendiary diatribe against immigration and multiculturalism, stirring outrage and alarm across the entire political spectrum. As a cabinet minister responsible for security and integration policy, her words carried profound weight and…… Continue reading The Calculated Nationalism of Suella Braverman: A Disturbing Lurch Towards Xenophobia

Edward Said’s Orientalism and Its Insights on Radicalisation Discourses

On 25 September 2023, it will be the twentieth anniversary of the passing of the great scholar Edward Said, a Palestinian-Christian-American literary theorist who dedicated his scholarly endeavours to examining the phenomenon of marginalisation and the portrayal of the “other” in various contexts. In his seminal work published in 1978, entitled Orientalism, the author critically…… Continue reading Edward Said’s Orientalism and Its Insights on Radicalisation Discourses

End Spying on Dutch Muslims

The recent disclosure of covert investigations conducted by the Dutch Ministry of Social Affairs targeting Muslims and mosques has raised significant concerns. According to NOS News, the ministry monitored mosques, gathered personal information, and surveilled members of the Muslim community, all without a valid legal justification. Furthermore, Minister Karien van Gennip has recently acknowledged in…… Continue reading End Spying on Dutch Muslims

The Andrew Tate Model: Exploring Misogyny, Hypermasculinity, and the Dawa Hustle

Andrew Tate, a figure who has become increasingly divisive, has managed to amass a substantial following, particularly among the younger demographic of Muslim males. Although his extravagant demonstrations of affluence and the purported “dawa hustle” may appeal to certain individuals, a more thorough examination of his ideology exposes a disconcerting narrative that contradicts Islamic principles.…… Continue reading The Andrew Tate Model: Exploring Misogyny, Hypermasculinity, and the Dawa Hustle

Sweden’s Quran Burnings: Echoes of Societal Crisis

Amidst a backdrop of sanctioned Quran burnings within Sweden, driven by the nation’s freedom of expression laws, a sequence of events has been set in motion. These events carry far-reaching implications that extend beyond the confines of this Nordic land. As the government responds by elevating the terror threat level, a paradox emerges. The legislation designed to protect personal freedoms now reveals its unintended consequence: a potential compromise to the very security it aims to uphold.

France’s Wake-Up Call: Confronting Racial Disparities in the Aftermath of Recent Riots

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The recent riots that have taken place in France were sparked by widespread public anger over the police killing of a 17-year-old teenager of Algerian and Moroccan descent during a routine traffic stop. These riots have unfolded across major cities, including Marseille, Lyon, Pau, Toulouse, and Lille. Protesters in the Parisian suburb of Nanterre, where…… Continue reading France’s Wake-Up Call: Confronting Racial Disparities in the Aftermath of Recent Riots

Have a Very Merry Muslim Christmas

I have returned to the UK for a few days, and the experience has been intriguing. Each time I visit the UK, it feels like a completely different country compared to the Netherlands, where I now reside. The Dutch are predominantly Christian, with one in six having some form of ethnic heritage. In the Netherlands,…… Continue reading Have a Very Merry Muslim Christmas

The Football World Cup: A World in Qatari Hands—Not Quite!

The Football World Cup in Qatar started after a long build-up, and a lot of attention has been paid to issues such as the exploitation of migrant workers, corruption caused by working with and through FIFA to make this event happen, and worries about how Qatar treats people with different sexual orientations. Even though the…… Continue reading The Football World Cup: A World in Qatari Hands—Not Quite!