Turkey’s anti-Gulen campaign: strengthening militants and jihadists
A Turkish demand that Pakistan close 28 primary and secondary schools associated…
Port Said emerges as Egypt’s focal point of soccer-driven protest
Port Said, the Suez Canal city associated with the worst incident in…
US adds pressure on Qatar to move on labour reform
A recently published United States (US) State Department report on human trafficking provides Qatar…
Jihad v soccer: the Islamic State’s convoluted love-hate relationship
If Islamic State (IS) was serious about attacking Euro 2016, its plans…
Egypt inches towards return of militant fans to stadium terraces
Egypt may be inching towards a return to the stands of soccer…
Kuwaiti rulers fight their internal battles on the sports field
Political infighting within Kuwait’s ruling family is about to take a dramatic…
Men’s hair takes centre stage in battle over legitimacy of political Islam
The Muslim world’s battle over the legitimacy of political Islam has expanded…
Turkish soccer brawls: the battle for the future of the Kemalist state
Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan dresses up his increasing authoritarianism with nationalist…
Part II: Putting one’s ear to the ground: rumblings of mounting discontent
(The following is a transcript of a lecture presented at the Middle…
Part I: Putting one’s ear to the ground: rumblings of mounting discontent
(The following is a transcript of a lecture presented at the Middle…