Interview with Benedikt Kern

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, …

Oxytocin, Resilience, and the Politics of Human Enhancement

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 …

“Islam” and Muslims in the Media

“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 …

Thriving Together: Why You Need “Social Resilience – A Primer for All” on Your Shelf Today

🌱 Thriving Together: Why You Need “Social Resilience – A Primer for All” on Your Shelf Today “Experience surviving and thriving together.” – In today’s world, we are all faced with challenges that shake the very foundations of our social lives. From global crises to personal hardships, we constantly navigate changes in our environments, communities, …

Burning a holy book: the dilemma of free speech

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 …