Headscarf diplomacy: Who can sit at the table, who can’t?

The article delves into the historical exclusion of Emine Erdoğan from the official dinner at the 2004 NATO summit in Istanbul due to her headscarf, highlighting ongoing debates about religious attire in diplomatic settings. This event underscores the complexities and tensions surrounding cultural and religious norms in international diplomacy. It raises questions about who is deemed acceptable in global forums and the broader implications for women's rights and religious freedom in international relations.