Many have said that Muslims are curiously quiet when it comes to speaking out about the injustices suffered by the Uighur Muslims of Western China. A group of American Muslims, including us, have taken action to make sure that impression does not continue. Read more
A new crop of Christian leaders, such as Rick Warren, are demonstrating a willingness to reach out to Muslims in spite of the “Islam is evil” message delivered by many of their counterparts. Are American Muslims ready or able to reciprocate beyond dialogue? Read more
The resentment felt by Uyghur Muslims in eastern China is a serious threat to the Chinese government, which is why the response has been so disproportionate and brutal. There is a context for the riots last week in Urumqi, and the heavy hand of Beijing is only making things worse. Read more
The supposedly impending “Talibanisation” of Pakistan remains a central concern for foreign observers, despite its plain improbability. While the irrational fear that the Taliban can precipitate a political or military collapse of the state has abated, the current fighting has produced its own set of new problems. Read more
We participated in "Divan 2.0 - Wired Warriors For The Soul of Islam," a Question Time style debate over the future of the Muslim Internet sponsored by the Radical Middle Way, was held at the London School of Economics in London, England on May 22, 2009. Read more
When I was invited to appear on "Nightline with Ted Koppel" back in 1990 to debate Robert McNamara (who died yesterday at 93), I thought I'd have an easy time of it. Little did I know that McNamara was entering a phase of his life where he would begin to be more introspective about war and its consequences. Read more
For the first time, the Department of State, under Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, has created a new position to engage with Muslim communities worldwide. Its head, State Department and National Security Council veteran Farah Pandith, speaks to us here in her first official interview. Read more
For Muslims, dealing with pluralism will require creative re-interpretation of their scriptural sources and re-evaluation of their historical experiences. Mere "tolerance" is not enough; Muslims should unite with people of other religions and work toward the common goal of justice. Read more
Despite launching an English-language service in November 2006, Al Jazeera English was not picked up in the US due to perceptions of bias. But now, cable TV operators are allowing access to up to 2.3 million Americans, marking a new cultural shift. Read more
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Civil liberties: Preventive detention, at what cost?
Warrantless domestic spying, detention without trial, torture, and excessive secrecy raised concerns across the political spectrum and fueled recent change in the White House. But these policies remain equally noxious under the new administration, which entertains proposals beyond even its predecessors' wildest plans. Read more