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Islamism in Europe: A Societal Challenge
Since the terrorist attacks in New York, Madrid, London, and later Paris, Brussels, and Vienna, Europe has recognized Islamist extremism as one of its most …
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Frankfurt’s Center for Global Islam Closes Its Doors
No protests outside, no security guards, no headlines about alleged racism or Islamophobia: with a conference on Islamism, the Center for Global Islam at …
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How Europe Could Put Economic Pressure on Tehran
Germany, France, and Britain have long anticipated last-minute interference from Moscow in their talks with Iran. Now, that scenario appears to be unfolding: …
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Europe’s Blind Spot: The Muslim Brotherhood and Political Islam
Europe has debated political Islam for years, yet too often the conversation remains superficial. Radical terrorism, such as that of the so-called Islamic …
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Imperial Phantom Pains: Erdoğan, Putin and Their Fantasies
On an autumn evening in 2023, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stood before his supporters and spoke of Gaza. For Turkey, he declared, this embattled strip of land was no …
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Islamism in Italy – A Status Report
Since the late 1980s, Italy—above all Milan—has served as a logistical hub for jihadist activities. The Islamic Cultural Institute (ICI) became, over decades, a …
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The Mullah Regime and Europe’s Dilemma
Three months after the war with Israel, Tehran projects an air of calm. The scars are visible—collapsed floors in the north, missile strikes downtown, a damaged …
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Russia and Iran Aligned in Foreign Policy
The White House hailed it as a “historic peace agreement” — a joint declaration signed by U.S. President Donald Trump, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, and …
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New Research on Radical Islamism in Germany
For more than two decades, Germany has wrestled with the threat of Islamist terrorism. But how many attacks actually occurred, what answers did politics provide …
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Growing up with America’s Longest War
Four years ago, the U.S. military completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan on August 30, 2021, after a 20-year presence. It marked the end of America’s longest …
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Lebanon Once Again at a Crossroads
While debates were still underway in Beirut’s presidential palace over whether Hezbollah’s disarmament should even be on the agenda, the spokesperson of the …
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Scandals Surrounding Muslim Brotherhood Lobbying in Europe
A report commissioned by the EU leadership on Islamophobia — intended to serve as a foundation for policy measures — has sparked intense debate. Critics point …