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Conceptual illustration showing the historical evolution of Islamophobia from medieval Europe and the Crusades through colonialism to the modern digital age, symbolized by an Islamic arch connecting past and present
Europe, Islam, Uncategorized, World

Islamophobia: How Medieval Myths, Colonialism, and Media Shaped Anti-Muslim Stereotypes

Islamophobia is the product of centuries of narratives stretching from medieval Europe and the Crusades through colonialism, Orientalism, and the modern media age, with anti-Muslim stereotypes repeatedly reshaped to suit changing political, religious, and ideological contexts, portraying Muslims as threats, outsiders, or security risks

Composite illustration depicting the rise of Nahdlatul Ulama against the backdrop of the 1920s transformation of the Muslim world, featuring symbolic scenes from Mecca, Medina, Indonesia, Islamic scholarship, cultural traditions, and global interfaith engagement
Indonesia, Islam, Middle East, South East Asia, World

Nahdlatul Ulama: How World’s Largest Muslim Organisation Emerged from Ottoman Collapse to Champion Humanitarian Islam

Nahdlatul Ulama emerged in 1926 after the collapse of the Ottoman Caliphate and the reshaping of the Muslim world, developing a model rooted in scholarship, pluralism, and compassion that evolved into the world’s largest Muslim organization and a leading advocate of Humanitarian Islam, interfaith cooperation, and global peace

Muhammad Nejatullah Siddiqi and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in a symbolic composite illustration representing Islamic economics, ethical finance, social justice, and the Malaysia MADANI vision
Global South, Islam, Malaysia, World

From Islamic Economics to MADANI: How Muhammad Nejatullah Siddiqi Shaped Anwar Ibrahim’s Thinking

When Anwar Ibrahim was making his name as a promising student leader in the 1970s, an Indian economist’s works were among those the future Malaysian Prime Minister immersed himself in

Imran Khan and US President Donald Trump during a meeting at the White House amid discussions on Afghanistan, Pakistan-US relations, and regional diplomacy.
Americas, Global South, Pakistan, South Asia, World

Imran Khan, CIA, and Pakistan’s Shift: What Really Happened?

Did Imran Khan’s refusal to host US bases, Russia outreach, and tensions with Pakistan’s military reshape the country’s trajectory, leading to his removal as the prime minister and incarceration on trumped-up charges?

Donald Trump escorted by Secret Service after 2026 attack at Washington Hilton, with timeline of US presidential assassination attempts from Lincoln to Trump
Americas

Assassination Attempts on US Presidents: From Lincoln to Trump and Rising Political Violence

The attack apparently targeting Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ dinner is the latest in a long history of assassination attempts on US presidents and political violence in America

The Battle of Karbala, fought in 680 CE, continues to shape how resistance, sacrifice, and justice are understood across the Shia world
Iraq Diaries, Islam, Middle East, Travel, World

Iran War 2026: How Karbala and Imam Hussain’s Legacy Have Shaped Resistance for Centuries

From the war against ISIS a decade back to the American-Israeli attack on Iran in 2026, the Battle of Karbala fought in 680 CE continues to shape how resistance, sacrifice, and justice are understood across the Shia world

US President Donald Trump's Israel policy echoes Christian nationalists who believe in the ingathering of Israel and see the war on the Palestinians as a biblical prophecy
2024 US elections, Americas, World

Trump, Iran War, and Gaza: The Evangelical Vision Behind ‘Greater Israel Project

Segments of Christian Zionists and dispensationalist evangelicals believe in the ‘ingathering’ of Jews in Israel and interpret conflicts in West Asia, including the 2026 Israeli-US war on Iran, through a prophetic lens, viewing them as steps toward a Messianic era in which Israel becomes the centre of divine redemption

The Iranian military has overcome restrictions on accessing weapons and technology thanks to a resilient and adaptable military-industrial complex
Middle East

US-Iran War: How Missile Power, Tech Resilience Fueled Effective Iranian Counterattack

Iran has overcome restrictions on accessing weapons and technology thanks to a resilient and adaptable military-industrial complex, which has been classified as a ‘niche supplier’, concentrating on surface-to-surface precision-guided munitions

Exterior of the COP30 climate summit venue in Belém, Brazil, with conference signage and attendees arriving at the entrance
Americas, Climate Crisis, Global South

Belém COP30: Global North Blocks, China Leads, and Urgent Climate Action Delayed

COP30 in Brazil’s Belém concluded with a diluted agreement, which failed to address fossil fuel phase-out or deforestation, amid US federal absence, China’s leadership, and calls for equitable transitions outside UN consensus

Zohran Mamdani with his parents, Mahmood Mamdani and Mira Nair, and his wife, Rama Duwaji, following his election as New York City mayor
Americas, Middle East, World

Who Is Zohran Mamdani? How Mahmood Mamdani’s Ideas Shaped New York’s Progressive Leader

The rise of Zohran Mamdani, who is set to become New York’s first Muslim and African mayor of South Asian descent, and his political vision is rooted in his father and Columbia University academic Mahmood Mamdani’s civil rights activism and the idea of linked struggles for freedom

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