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Published in: Global ExtremesWhat the ‘war on terror’ can teach us about the fight against COVID-19
‘Extremism’ must not be cast as an epidemic. But we can learn relevant lessons from the problems created in countering it.
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Published in: Global ExtremesFrance: is there such a thing as “Islamist separatism”?
What does it mean when the French president Emmanuel Macron warns of "Islamist separatism"?
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Published in: Global ExtremesIs Al-Azhar pushing the envelope?
Shaykh al-Azhar, Ahmed al-Tayyib criticised the state of Arabs and Muslims worldwide – including, one presumes, its rulers.
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Published in: Global ExtremesIs central Europe afraid of religious tolerance?
In the middle of Europe, there is a new sort of religious radicalization emerging – that of religion-haters or religiophobes.
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Published in: Global ExtremesGermany: Is banning far-right groups enough?
The case of far-right group Combat 18 has prompted a wider re-examination of far-right extremism and the utility of bans.
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Published in: Global ExtremesWhat is the ‘proper’ place of religion?
The reality of multiculturalism in Western Europe has reawakened debates around religion’s relation to politics and...
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Published in: Global ExtremesRethinking secularism : Can Europe integrate its Muslims?
A new understanding of secularism represents Europe’s best chance for finding a way forward.
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Published in: Global ExtremesIn India: secularism or multiculturalism?
What can we make of the ‘return’ of secularism to the centre of political debate in India?
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Published in: Global ExtremesThe perils of mixing religion and politics: the case of Turkey
Mixing religion with politics does not even serve religious purposes.
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Published in: Global ExtremesWhat will 2020 bring? Finding our way in a more polarised world
As 2020 and a new decade begins, why are we more polarised than ever before and can we do anything about it?
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Published in: Global ExtremesWhy Muslim-majority countries need secular citizenship and law-making
Islam is neither an instrument of identity politics, nor an ideology offering political solutions.
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Published in: Global ExtremesIslamophobia is Boris Johnson’s problem now
Labour Party’s abject failure to address anti-Semitism has garnered headlines, but hatred of Muslims is even more...
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Published in: Global ExtremesThe EU’s “Islamism” bias and its “added damage” in Central and Eastern Europe
On the absurdity of a Western European extremism prevention program which indirectly strengthens right-wing...
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Published in: Global ExtremesIn defense of secularism
Polarization based on a politics of religious identity seems to be the most dangerous for democracies.
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Published in: Global ExtremesWhy words matter: mainstreaming anti-Muslim discourse
It is no surprise that right wing extremists use similar language, it is however alarming that this language is...
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Published in: Global ExtremesNot all ‘extremisms’ are created equal: lessons from the Christchurch attack
Extreme far-right views have seeped into parts of the media and politics, normalised in parts of life that other...
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Published in: Global ExtremesThe answer to extremist violence is strong resilient communities
We do not need to keep minorities under surveillance or to create a climate of mistrust and prejudice.
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Published in: Global ExtremesThe Prevent database: counter extremism is watching you
The Prevent databases are not concerning because they are a new revelation; they are concerning because they are not.
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Published in: Global ExtremesTerrorism not in my name
How should one respond to terrorism carried out in one’s name?
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Published in: Global ExtremesHow to build resilience to violent extremism
Given the terrible injustices endured by so many, why aren’t more turning to terrorism?