Shifting Muslim Vote in 2024: New Political Dynamics

October 25, 2024 Mohammed Abbasi

The Muslim Voter: US Presidential Election 2024 and Beyond With the 2024 U.S. Presidential election nearing, a shift is emerging in what is commonly known as ‘The Muslim Vote’ – Muslim voting patterns, both in the United States of America and globally. Once a loyal bloc for Democrats, many American Muslims are reconsidering their political allegiances. The growing disillusionment with the Democratic Party, exacerbated by concerns over home and foreign interference, cultural alienation, and policy failures, has led many to explore alternatives—ranging from Green Party candidates to, support for the former US President Donald J Trump. This trend has also … Continue reading Shifting Muslim Vote in 2024: New Political Dynamics

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What’s the dispute between Imran Khan and the Pakistan government about?

August 23, 2022August 23, 2022 Mohammed Abbasi

Samina Yasmeen, The University of Western Australia Tensions between former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan and the current coalition government are coming to a head. Khan made a speech in the northern city of Rawalpindi near Islamabad on Sunday, August … Continue reading What’s the dispute between Imran Khan and the Pakistan government about?

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The history of secret education for girls in Afghanistan – and its use as a political symbol

August 23, 2022August 23, 2022 Mohammed Abbasi

Elaine Unterhalter, UCL In August 2021 the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan, and since then secondary education for girls in the country has been banned. However, there have been reports of clandestine girls’ schools operating despite the ban. Teenage girls … Continue reading The history of secret education for girls in Afghanistan – and its use as a political symbol

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Brazil: how populist politicians use religion to help them win

August 21, 2022August 21, 2022 Mohammed Abbasi

Mathew Guest, Durham University This autumn’s Brazilian presidential election offers a glimpse of how 21st century populist leaders are using religion to enthuse their support base. The incumbent, right-wing firebrand Jair Bolsonaro, rose to power in 2018 with support from … Continue reading Brazil: how populist politicians use religion to help them win

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Islamic State leader killed in US raid – where does this leave the terrorist group?

February 4, 2022February 4, 2022 Mohammed Abbasi

Haroro J. Ingram, George Washington University; Amira Jadoon, United States Military Academy West Point, and Andrew Mines, George Washington University An overnight raid conducted by U.S. special forces in Syria has resulted in the death of the leader of the … Continue reading Islamic State leader killed in US raid – where does this leave the terrorist group?

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Mental Health and Terrorism

December 6, 2021 Mohammed Abbasi

Mental health and terrorism: more people flagged to authorities have ‘mixed, unstable, unclear’ views than Islamist ideologies Barry Richards, Bournemouth University It is often difficult to make sense of violence, particularly in the wake of a terrorist attack. So it’s perhaps … Continue reading Mental Health and Terrorism

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Adele 30: the psychology of why sad songs make us feel good

November 19, 2021 Mohammed Abbasi

Simon McCarthy-Jones, Trinity College Dublin Adele’s new album, 30, is finally available. Last month, hundreds of millions of us streamed its first single, Easy On Me. This song evokes feelings not easily put into words. But we can probably agree … Continue reading Adele 30: the psychology of why sad songs make us feel good

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The Challenge of Extremism in the Military Is Not Going Away Without a New Perspective

November 12, 2021 Mohammed Abbasi

In honor of Veteran’s Day, we are publishing our new ICSVE research report about supporting the U.S. military in preventing and eliminating extremism among its ranks. We are thankful to and want to honor all of our service members who have … Continue reading The Challenge of Extremism in the Military Is Not Going Away Without a New Perspective

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Sir David Amess, Jo Cox and the knotty problem of local constituency security

October 17, 2021 Mohammed Abbasi

Alasdair Booth, Loughborough University The Metropolitan Police have confirmed that they are treating the attack that killed Conservative MP Sir David Amess on October 15 as terrorism. A 25-year-old man was arrested at the scene of Amess’ death – Belfairs … Continue reading Sir David Amess, Jo Cox and the knotty problem of local constituency security

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Taliban Ceasefire Over!

April 18, 2014 Mohammed Abbasi

Only three days after Interior Minister Nisar Ali Khan informed the nation that the ‘peace talks’ with the Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) were about to enter a “comprehensive” phase, the TTP has announced that it will not be extending the ceasefire. Considering how much time and effort the good minister spends defending terrorists before the people they routinely kill, they really ought to be more considerate towards him. He says that Islamabad is a safe city, and they bomb the capital within a week. He claims that the peace talks are about to enter the next level, and they decide against … Continue reading Taliban Ceasefire Over!