Tag "Islamophobia"
The New York bombing: Repercussions on political and social discourse
September’s New York bombing increases the risk of Islamophobia and has potential impacts on the presidential race.
London’s mayoral race descends into typecasting
The London 2016 mayoral election has descended into personal attacks and identity politics, worrying for a position to lead a global city.
Switzerland’s Trump and the rise of the right
Xenophobia in Europe is not the product of the refugee crisis. An indepth case study of Switzerland charts the rise of Christopher Blocher and the right. What many observers forget
Merkel faces cracks in coalition over refugee policy
The spate of violence on New Year’s Eve in Germany has caused a national scandal and created rifts within Angela Merkel’s governing coalition. The wave of violence which occurred in
Is the Euroskeptics’ boon, investors’ bane?
The formation of ‘Europe of Nations and Freedoms’, another anti-EU bloc in the European Parliament, will give Euroskeptics a stronger voice at the supranational level. However, doubts remain on the
Four takeaways from Sisi’s visit to Germany
Germany’s Chancellor, Angela Merkel, held off on hosting Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, but eventually gave in. As Europe’s largest economy continues exercising soft power, how does the Arab world’s
Two ways WWII’s legacy still links Europe to the Middle East
This May 7th marks the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII in Europe (VE Day). Just a short distance away, the Middle East still remains a major source of
Can an EU in Crisis Handle the Radical Right?
As the EU faces internal crises, will Brussels be able to deal with the rise of Europe’s radical right parties that are gaining ground in various states. Extremist far-right parties