THE MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD AND THE UNITED STATES: BRITISH VETERAN JOURNALIST NICK FIELDING OPINES
Recent months has witnessed a lively, and at times fierce, debate in the United States over the Muslim Brotherhood. The dominant theme in this debate is "non-engagement" with an organisation that many American neo-conservatives consider as an enemy of the United States. However, a new and more realistic trend is arguing for engagement on the basis of mutual
interests. Nick Fielding, a former senior reporter at the Sunday Times, examines the growing debate in the United States and sides firmly with those calling for engagement.
THE MODERN ISLAMIC MOVEMENT: AN EXPERT ASSESSMENT BY PROFESSOR ABU-RABI’
In an interview with Islamism Digest, Ibrahim Abu-Rabi', Professor of Islamic Studies and Christian-Muslim relations at Hartford, assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the forces behind Islamic revivalism. Interviewed immediately after the conclusion of CFSOT'S April course, Abu Rabi' provides feedback on CFSOT's attempts to inform policy makers and the wider public on issues relating to Islamic revivalism.
A MALAYSIANN PERSPECTIVE ON ISLAMIC ECONOMICS: INTERVIEW WITH ABDULLAH SUDIN
In this wide-ranging interview Dr. Abdullah Sudin describes Malaysia's experience in introducing and positioning Islamic banking and other financial products in the market. He also provides valuable advice to people working in the Islamic financial sector in the West.
EGYPT AFTER THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS REFERENDUM: OSAMA FARID EXPLAINS
Osama Farid, a pioneer in the private aviation industry in Egypt and an independent political activist, describes the challenges facing Egypt in light of the Mubarak regime's increasing authoritarianism
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