ABC of Social Resilience: Surviving and Thriving Together The following text was originally published by the University of Münster (Germany) as part of their “Frag Sophie!” public engagement initiative. This project focuses on translating complex scientific knowledge into accessible, child-friendly insights. We are proud to share the complete English version of this essay here to …
Interview with Benedikt Kern from the Ökumenisches Netzwerk Asyl in der Kirche in Nordrhein-Westfalen Azher Hameed Qamar First published at Cofund MDC Space. Read the original here. This interview was conducted with Benedikt Kern, a theologian who works at the Ökumenisches Netzwerk Asyl in der Kirche in Nordrhein-Westfalen. As part of my work on migration, diaspora, …
Host: Azher Hameed Qamar Oxytocin and its Role in Political and Social Life A talk with Julian Reid. Julian Reid is a professor (of International Relations) at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lapland, Finland. In this talk, he discussed his interest in the role of Oxytocin in addressing political and social problems, including …
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“Islam” and Muslims in the Media Disclaimer: This article is an English-language adaptation of the original German post “Der Islam und Muslim*innen in den Medien” (July 2024), which appears on the MEDIA SERVICE INTEGRATION website. The purpose of this translation is to make the key findings and resources accessible to a broader international audience. Media …
Rethinking Democracy: The Urgent Need for Inclusive and Respectful Discourse Azher Hameed Qamar In today’s political climate, where fear and polarization often dominate public discourse, the language used by political leaders matters more than ever. Across Europe and beyond, we are witnessing the rise of parties that present themselves as defenders of democracy and national …
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Create a Stronger Community: Why This Book Belongs on Your Shelf Today As part of a public engagement initiative to make scientific knowledge child-friendly, an essay expanding on the core concepts of this book was published by the University of Münster. You can read the full article and explore the “ABC of Social Resilience” online …
Azher Hameed Qamar – This article was originally published at The Loop and is republished here under a Creative Commons license. Qamar, A. H. (2023, August 18). Burning a holy book: The dilemma of free speech. The Loop – ECPR’s Political Science Blog. https://theloop.ecpr.eu/burning-a-holy-book-the-dilemma-of-free-speech/ In recent weeks, Sweden has experienced several Quran-burning incidents. These can reinforce anti-religious …