Resisting the New Conservatism: Women’s campaigns for rights, peace and participation in Turkey. (Winter 2015) For nearly a century, Turkey has been a model of a modern secular Islamic nation. As a member of the G-20 and NATO, a candidate for the European Union, and...
Reclaiming the Progressive Past: Pakistani women’s struggle against violence & extremism. (Winter 2014) 2013 was another year of contradictions for Pakistan. On May 11, 2013 the General Elections were held successfully. Despite fears of violence, low voter...