The fading legacy of Mustafa Kemal AtaturkPresident Erdogan has been accused of trying to erase the secular founder’s history, but is that a fair allegation?
Why Turkey’s military is not what it used to beAfter several corrective measures after the 2016 failed coup, the military is enjoying better ties with the government.
Is Turkish secularism under threat?As elections near, the president has been nicknamed a ‘Caliph in waiting,’ reigniting the debate over Turkey’s identity.
Erdogan’s plethora of foreign policy challengesPresident Erdogan claims foreign policy issues prompted him to call snap elections, but what exactly is he up against?
Will Morocco’s new law protect women from violence?Legislation criminalises violence against women, but some claim law falls short, leaving domestic abuse victims at risk.
How an education crisis is isolating Morocco’s poorUnsuccessful attempts at reform and the growth of private schools are hurting underprivileged families.
Unwanted babies and backstreet abortions in MoroccoDoctors and activists demand action with over 25,000 unwanted babies born a year and as dangerous abortions continue.
Five things you need to know about France’s voteFor the first time in modern history, neither candidate in the decisive second round is from the mainstream parties.
‘Le Pen’s party a living expression of anti-Semitism’As Sunday’s vote nears, the issue of anti-Semitism has raised its head in a country that contributed to the Holocaust.
Populism: The French election’s big winnerHow outsider candidates threw the traditional left-right battle into disarray.