Islam

The Emotional Dynamics of Religious Populism: A Critical Examination

“Populist rhetoric often relies on emotional appeals, particularly through the use of religious narratives that amplify feelings of fear, anger and moral superiority, thus strengthening the bond between populist leaders and their followers.” — Paul A. Taggart In contemporary global politics, religious populism has emerged as a significant force, with political leaders increasingly drawing on...

(Mis-)Understanding Iran

Recently, the Islamic Republic of Iran has experienced an intense period of unrest and uprising. This wave of unrest has amounted to nationwide protests that were further fuelled by the violent opposition of the government. Initially, starting in mid-2021, the protests were directed at the worsening economic situation that included water shortages and inflationary pressures...

How Islam Destroyed Turkey

The Turks are one of the oldest civilisations that have survived to this day. It is also one of the bigger civilisations in human history, having ruled over three continent for hundreds of years, during the times of the Ottoman Empire. At times, the Turkish rule was bloody and ruthless, but for a long time...

To Die a False Martyr

Introduction In October 2020, France was put on hold after a French history teacher, was beheaded near a school in Paris. A mere two weeks prior, two journalists were stabbed outside the former Charlie Hebdo offices, a media outlet known for their satirical cartoons. These offices were the stage for an earlier attack in 2015,...

Islam in Europe

Recently, the French President Emmanuel Macron claimed that the Muslim population in France alienates itself from the rest. This statement is in line with the overall negative attitude of Europeans (except for Bosnia, Albania and Kosovo) towards the religion of Islam. Among the core claims are that Muslims are not willing to integrate themselves and...