The local population’s sentimental reactions of these attacks are clear: fear and anger. Eventually, each side of the population will construct an enemy’s face. “The domino effect of terror” is the chain of reaction caused by fear. The sentiments of revolt combined with a desire for justice can create the continuous effect of violence towards both Europeans and Muslims; as victims or perpetrators.
Category: Europe
The Australian Case For EU Membership
International cooperation is crucial in this age of globalisation, multinational corporations, climate change and most recently with the european refugee crisis. The EU proposes one model of international cooperation, the question is whether Australia can learn from it.
Brexit from a New Perspective: British-Bangladeshi Reactions to the Discussion of Immigration
Inevitably, we came to talk about Brexit and the related discussion about immigration, even though I didn’t ask any structured questions about it during our interviews. In this article, I want to share the opinions of people I met during my journey and add to this edition new perspectives, that rarely make their way into the mainstream media.
Break the Silence
It was all triggered by the murder of 28-year-old Finnish man, Jimi Karttunen, on September 10. While out in Helsinki, Karttunen approached a Neo-Nazi Finnish Resistance Movement demonstration. Several days after the initial attack, Karttunen died in hospital from a brain hemorrhage. The news of the tragedy travelled fast. Outside of Helsinki Central Station, a small vigil sprang out of the growing dialogue. Flickering candles illuminated bright yellow chalk that read ‘Stop the Hate’. Soon, there was an event on Facebook for an anti-racist protest.
Invisible Asylum Seekers
As an Iranian bisexual’s rights activist, I always encourage other bisexuals to come out and be proud of themselves, but he was an exception. It was the first time that I was suggesting a bisexual to hide his sexual orientation.
Reichsbürger – Citizens of the Reich
In Germany, a decades-old group of far-right conspiracy theorists is slowly gaining traction. Their goal? To reinstate the German Reich within its former borders, under their leadership.
Will the Refugee Crisis be the Downfall of the EU and its Ideals?
The refugee crisis has changed Europe and the way we live, but will we allow it to change our ideals?
NATO Membership: Better Defence at a Lower Cost
Last year, Sweden has come the closest it has ever been to NATO membership. While many oppose this move, full NATO membership could be a step on the road to a wealthier, more influential and, of course, safer Sweden.
Why Sweden Should Not Join NATO
With the Swedish Riksdag’s vote on the Memorandum of Understanding with NATO coming up in April, it is once again time to recall why Sweden should never join the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation.