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13 Mar 2021 | Educational
The Human Cost of Guantanamo Bay
In this conversation, Nancy Hollander and former Guantánamo detainee, Mohamedou Ould Slahi talk on the human cost of Guantánamo Bay prison. Mohamedou Ould Slahi was detained without charges at the prison for 14 years and 2 months. Nancy Hollander is the criminal defense lawyer who won his release. read the complete article
26 Feb 2021 | Educational
The Future of Islam: A Khanversation with Dr. John L. Esposito
In this conversation with Dr. Muqtedar Khan, Bridge Director Dr. John L. Esposito explores the future of Islamic studies in the West, the prospects for democracy in the Middle East, and the challenges that face… read the complete article
11 May 2020 | Educational
COVID-19, and the Continued Mainstreaming of Islamophobia
In CIGA’s Ramadan Webinar Series, Dr. Dalia Fahmy outlines the rise of the alt-right, and the continued mainstreaming of Islamophobia. Hosted with permission from CIGA. read the complete article
22 Jul 2019 | Educational
RSIS Distinguished Public Lecture by Dr John L. Esposito
The resurgence of religion, in particular that form of religious revivalism popularly referred to as “religious fundamentalism,” has had deep roots and a profound impact on global politics and society since the late twentieth century. The resurgence has occurred in all the world’s major religions and across the world, from Africa, North America and Latin America to the Middle East and Asia. The conventional wisdom in modernisation and development studies had been that modernisation required the secularisation of politics and society. As one prominent expert put it, the choice in the Muslim world was between Mecca or mechanisation! The reassertion of religion in politics and society signaled a process of de-secularisation which has seen religion as a major factor and challenge in domestic and international politics and society in many parts of the world. This lecture will look at the role and future of religion in global politics and in combating violent extremism and terrorism in the 21st century. Distinguished Public Lecture by Bridge Founder and Director Dr. John L. Esposito. Courtesy: RSIS read the complete article
22 Jul 2019 | Educational
Who is Kevin Johnston?
As polls indicate rising anti- Muslim animus in Canada, we take a look at the actors who are furthering Islamophobia in the country. Kevin Johnston is an anti-Muslim blogger and activist in Canada who ran for mayor of Mississauga with a pending hate crime charge against a Muslim community in Ontario, Canada. Johnston has owned, operated, and maintained websites, online media publications, and multiple social media accounts, which he has utilized to promote and reinforce his anti-Muslim activities and networks. read the complete article
19 Jul 2019 | Educational
Does Canada have a problem with Islamophobia?
As Islamophobia metastasizes in the West, we turn our attention to Canada, where polls indicate an increase in anti- Muslim animus. read the complete article
26 Jan 2018 | Educational
Islamophobia in 2017: Year In Review
2017 was arguably the worst year for Islamophobia in America since 9/11. read the complete article
21 Dec 2017 | Year in Review
Some of the Best Responses to Islamophobia in 2016
We've compiled some of our favorite examples, which include hardhitting journalism, socially-conscious satire, and moving social media videos that helped shed light on Islamophobia in 2016. read the complete article
28 Jul 2017 | Educational
Have You Ever Heard Someone Say This About Muslims?
The Bridge Initiative helps you identify anti-Muslim stories, and debunks the narrative told by Islamophobic groups. read the complete article
22 Sep 2016 | Event
Islamophobia in Focus: Muslims & the Media
On September 22, 2016, the Religious Freedom Center of the Newseum Institute hosted a panel discussion about recent findings that show that 9 out of 10 news reports about Muslims, Islam, and Islamic organizations are… read the complete article