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SPOTLIGHT: Middle East


Reuters/Rafael Marchante - Women attend the opening ceremony of the 4th Arab Innovative Teachers Forum in Skhirat

Save to My Portfolio Building a Knowledge Society in the Arab World

Kristin M. Lord, April 2008

"Arab nations share a history of remarkable intellectual and scientific achievement,” writes Kristin Lord, “yet as a group, these 22 countries lag behind other regions—and their own potential—in educational achievement, scientific advances, and economic growth.” Drawing on the insights of a distinguished panel of experts from the Arab world, Lord assesses what has happened in the five years since the UNDP’s Arab Human Development Report 2003. Read More

Middle East, Education, Islamic World, Technology and Development, Developing Countries

U.S.-Islamic World Forum


Reuters - Afghan President Hamid Karzai speaks during the U.S- Islamic world forum

Save to My Portfolio New Directions

Saturday, February 16, 2008
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Doha, Qatar

The 2008 U.S.-Islamic World Forum, held from February 16-18, 2008, in Doha, Qatar, was an immense success, bringing together key leaders in the fields of politics, business, media, academia, and civil society from across the Muslim world and the United States. Now in its fifth year, the forum has become the foremost meeting for positive cross-cultural engagement among leaders from the United States and the Muslim world. Read More

Middle East, Iraq, Iran, Arab-Israeli Relations, Islamic World

Religion, Radicalism and Violence


Reuters/Mian Kursheed - Prayers at the Red Mosque in Islamabad

Save to My Portfolio What Does God Have to Do with It? The Links Between Religion, Radicalism and Violence

Tuesday, October 23, 2007
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Washington, DC

Religion is enjoying a global resurgence. Aside from continental Europe, the majority of the world’s inhabitants attend religious services more regularly, and claim to believe more fervently. At the same time, ideologically-inspired violence – both terrorism and war – is also on the rise. Clearly, faith in God is playing a large and mounting role in both private life and contemporary politics. Read More

Islamic World, Religion

political islam in indonesia


Reuters/Supri Supri - Indonesian Muslim women carry placards as they take part in a rally in Jakarta

Save to My Portfolio The Interplay Between U.S. Foreign Policy and Political Islam in Indonesia

Tuesday, September 18, 2007
3:00 PM to 9/18/2007 4:30:00 PM
Washington, DC

While some Indonesians hold radical and anti-American sentiments, others admire the United States and share the same values of freedom, multiculturalism, and democracy. Read More

Islamic World, Indonesia

The Muslim Community in Britain


Reuters/David Moir - A woman holds a leaflet over her face during a 'Scotland United Against Terror' demonstration

Save to My Portfolio Shades of Gray: Shedding Light on the Muslim Community in Britain

Wednesday, July 18, 2007
12:00 AM to
Washington, DC

The failed terrorist attacks in London and Glasgow have once again brought Britain's Muslims back into the spotlight, and sparked renewed feelings of unease and suspicion, despite the alleged perpetrators having come from abroad. In this tense environment, there is an evermore urgent need for counterterrorism authorities to engage with the mainstream British Muslim community, while correctly identifying those that pose a threat to public order. Read More

Terrorism, United Kingdom, Islamic World, Europe, Western Europe

Past Event

Save to My Portfolio Journey into Islam: The Crisis of Globalization

Wednesday, June 13, 2007
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Washington, DC

Seeking to establish dialogue and understanding between Islamic and western cultures, internationally renowned Islamic scholar Akbar Ahmed led a team of dedicated young Americans on a daring and unprecedented tour of the Muslim world. Brookings hosted a discussion on Ahmed's new book about this trip. Read More

Past Event

Save to My Portfolio Western Engagement with Muslims: Europe's Lessons Learned in Counterterrorism since 7/7

Monday, May 21, 2007
12:00 AM to
Washington, DC

In this discussion of  Britain's Muslim communities the British mainstream's engagement with them after the 7/7 bombings, Visiting Fellow Dr. H.A. Hellyer stressed the need for capacity building in the Muslim communities, and the breaking down of obstacles from the mainstream that hindered integration. Read More

Past Event

Save to My Portfolio Creating a Culture of Coexistence

Friday, May 11, 2007
12:00 AM to
Washington, DC

Amr Khaled discussed how to support youth and women in the Middle East, give them hope and increase development based on the values of faith. His message stresses three parts: faith, development, and coexistence. Read More

Past Event

Save to My Portfolio Confronting What Divides Us

Saturday, February 17, 2007
to
Monday, February 19, 2007
Washington, DC

The 2007 U.S.-Islamic World Forum brought together leaders from over 37 Muslim countries and communities for dialogue and exchange with American leaders. The Forum covered issues ranging from the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Iraq, Iran and Lebanon, to the respective roles of religion and government to broader developmental concerns. Read More

About Us

The Brookings Project on U.S. Relations with the Islamic World is a major research project, housed under the auspices of the Saban Center for Middle East Policy. It is designed to respond to some of the profound questions that the terrorist attacks of September 11th have raised for U.S. policy.

Recent Research and Commentary

Terrorism What Do You Call a Terror(Jihad)ist?

Peter W. Singer, Elina Noor, June 02, 2008

Middle East Building a Knowledge Society in the Arab World

Kristin M. Lord, April 2008

Middle East Human Development in the Muslim World

Hady Amr, Katherine Marshall, February 09, 2008

Middle East Building an Arab Knowledge Society: How Business Can Help

Kristin M. Lord, January 2008

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