Most recent articles by Joseph Burke
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Portrait of Myriam BouchentoufThe Perfect Role Model for the Arab Spring
Myriam Bouchentouf is a young, passionate and creative Arab woman. She is a hip-hop musician with an envious educational record; she is politically aware and financially independent; she is brave and ambitious. Does this young Moroccan embody the future? Maybe so, but not necessarily in the way one might expect, writes Joseph Burke
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Islamophobia and Islam in BritainThe Battle for the Diversity of Tower Hamlets
Historically, the borough of Tower Hamlets is a multicultural part of Britain's capital. Today, it is home to over 70,000 Muslims. But some critics say the place has become a hothouse for Islamic extremism. Joseph Burke takes a look into a multi-faceted conflict
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Islam in Ireland''The Kids Are Good Now''
Up until the 1990s there was virtually no immigration to Ireland. However, the economic boom of the "Celtic Tiger" led to a huge increase in the number of Muslim professionals in the country. Have Ireland's Muslim communities been influenced by the financial crisis? Joseph Burke takes a look