European Union: A Massive Expansion of Top-Down Powers
Former German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen has been narrowly confirmed as the next President of the European Commission, the powerful administrative arm of the European Union.
Iran’s Growing Role in Yemen
The ongoing war in Yemen has increased the Houthis dependence on weapons and financial support from Iran, whose position in Yemen is stronger than ever.
Europe: The Islamization of Christmas
This year’s Christmas season has been marked by Islam-related controversies in nearly every European country.
Austria: New Government to Resist “Islamization”
Austria is poised to become the vanguard of Western Europe’s resistance to mass migration from the Muslim world.
“Czech Donald Trump” Wins Landslide Victory
Populist tycoon Andrej Babis and his Eurosceptic political party have won the Czech Republic’s parliamentary election.
Germans Debate Muslim Public Holidays
An off-the-cuff proposal by German Interior Minister Thomas de Maizière to introduce Muslim public holidays has sparked a furious debate over the role of Islam in Germany.
Austria: Integration Law Goes Into Effect
A groundbreaking new law regulating the integration of immigrants has gone into effect in Austria.
Europe: Migrant Crisis Reaches Spain
Spain is on track to overtake Greece as the second-biggest gateway for migrants entering Europe by sea.
Europe: Burkini War Continues
The debate continues over Islamic dress codes in France and other secular European states.
The Battle for Trump’s Foreign Policy
The ongoing purge of people at the National Security Council is part of a power struggle over the future direction of American foreign policy.
Germany: Muslim Biker Gang Vows to “Protect” Fellow Muslims
German Muslims have established a self-styled biker gang aimed at protecting fellow Muslims from Islamophobia.
A Month of Islam and Multiculturalism in Britain: June 2017
A chronological review of some of the main stories about the rise of Islam in Britain during June 2017.
