French President Emmanuel unveiled a plan to tackle what he calls 'Islamic separatism' to safeguard the country's secular values. But critics say the proposal panders to the far-right and will stigmatise Muslims. So, is Macron moving France towards a more confrontational approach when it comes to Islam? Plus, Gulf nations are banding against Turkey as its regional clout expands. But what’s behind this ‘anti-Turkey' alliance, and what does it mean for the many conflicts across the region?

Guests:

Yasser Louati

Human Rights and Civil Liberties Activist

Ahmet Uysal

Director, ORSAM Center for Middle Eastern Studies

Vehbi Baysan

Assistant Professor at Ibn Haldun University

Giorgio Cafiero

CEO and founder of Gulf State Analytics