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Mainstream, Vol 64 No 13, May 12, 2026

The Rise of the Religious Right Everywhere is about Political Power, not Religion: An interview with Marieme Helie Lucas

Tuesday 12 May 2026

Interview in Shuddhashar / August 24, 2025

Marieme Helie Lucas was born and raised in Algeria, but she was forced to flee into exile after the rise of extremist Islamic politics in her country. Recently, Shuddhashar had an opportunity to interview her in-depth and engage in a lively conversation.

Marieme Helie Lucas is an Algerian sociologist. She was born