The Zionist Label and the Two Failures of Recognition: Muslim–Jewish Relations After 7 October

There is a figure who has become almost invisible in the polarised argument that has followed 7 October 2023: the Jew who is attached to Israel, calls themselves a Zionist, and is at the same time anguished, critical, and sometimes ashamed about what has been done in Gaza. This person exists in very large numbers.…… Continue reading The Zionist Label and the Two Failures of Recognition: Muslim–Jewish Relations After 7 October

The Football World Cup: A World in Qatari Hands—Not Quite!

The Football World Cup in Qatar started after a long build-up, and a lot of attention has been paid to issues such as the exploitation of migrant workers, corruption caused by working with and through FIFA to make this event happen, and worries about how Qatar treats people with different sexual orientations. Even though the…… Continue reading The Football World Cup: A World in Qatari Hands—Not Quite!