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Antisemitism and Islamophobia on the Rise in Europe in the Wake of the Israeli-Hamas War 

Since the atrocious Hamas attacks on Israeli civilians on October 7th, 2023, we have been witnessing a brutal series of Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip, which killed more than 10,000 people in four weeks since the start of the conflict. As a consequence, the spread of hate violence based on religion, race, and ethnic … Continue reading Antisemitism and Islamophobia on the Rise in Europe in the Wake of the Israeli-Hamas War 

On Socially Acceptable Activism and the Deradicalisation of Taking the Knee

One of the main talking points of the belated 2020 UEFA European Football Championship was the involvement of footballers in coordinated anti-racist protests by taking the knee before the beginning of each match. Notably, the English football team’s decision to protest racism was met with disapproval by a fraction of their own supporters, who decided … Continue reading On Socially Acceptable Activism and the Deradicalisation of Taking the Knee

Accepted When You Win Attacked When You Lose

On Sunday, July 11th, the Football Euro Cup Final took place. Individuals across the globe, especially in Europe, traveled to parties, bars, houses, and gathered to watch the final game between England and Italy. Tensions high, within the first two minutes of the game, England scored a goal, setting the tone and leaving Italians worried … Continue reading Accepted When You Win Attacked When You Lose