The Bridge Initiative is a multi-year research project on Islamophobia housed in Georgetown University
The Bridge Initiative is a multi-year research project on Islamophobia housed in Georgetown University
18 Feb 2025 | Military
Twenty-three years have passed, yet the early weeks of Donald Trump’s second administration felt like a return to 2002. On January 29, 2025, the former reality star-turned-president signed an executive order to expand detention facilities... read the complete article
21 Dec 2024 | Politics
The defining Islamophobic event of 2024 was Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza. The scale of destruction, violence, and mass killings—broadcast live on our phones throughout the year—has exposed the entrenched Islamophobia and anti-Arab, anti-Palestinian racism... read the complete article
14 Nov 2024 | Policy/Law
Over the past decade, Europe has seen a pronounced shift to the right, as far-right parties across the continent have moved into the mainstream. A significant driver of this shift has been the persistence and visibility of Islamophobia within European society. Anti-Muslim attitudes are widespread, and many elected officials have capitalized on these sentiments. By using Muslim communities as scapegoats, they deflect attention from policy shortcomings, and have instead gained support by appealing to negative perceptions of Muslims. read the complete article
28 Oct 2024 | Policy/Law
In the newly released book Global Islamophobia and the Rise of Populism (edited by Professor Sahar F. Aziz and Professor John L. Esposito), a group of scholars and international experts examine the rise of Islamophobia and populism across various countries, from India to Europe. Each chapter explores how anti-Muslim stereotypes and narratives have been strategically employed by politicians and governments to win electoral support, creating a harmful, discriminatory, dangerous, and sometimes deadly environment for Muslims. read the complete article
06 Sep 2024 | Politics
This November, Americans will head to the polls to elect their next president. While several third-party candidates are in the running, the race ultimately comes down to Democratic candidate and current Vice President Kamala Harris, and Republican candidate and former President Donald Trump. Amid the election season, one issue that has become central for many Muslim Americans is Israel’s war in Gaza. read the complete article
30 May 2024 | Politics
Introduction May 2024 marks over seven months of Israel’s bombardment and siege of the Gaza Strip, home to over two million Palestinians. UN experts and rights organizations have described Israel’s military actions in Gaza as... read the complete article
22 May 2024 | Organizations
It has been over seven months since Israel began its latest bombardment of the Gaza strip, a tiny strip of land that it has occupied for decades. The area is home to 2 million Palestinians, nearly half of whom are children. Since October 7th, 2023, Israel has killed over 36,000 Palestinians, including more than 15,000 children. read the complete article
22 Dec 2023
In this piece published by Al Jazeera on December 21, 2023, journalist Indlieb Farazi Saber interviewed Bridge Initiative Director, Dr. John L. Esposito, who talked about Islamophobia in light of Israel’s war in Gaza and... read the complete article
22 Dec 2023
This article first appeared in The New Arab on December 20, 2023 and was written by Bridge Associate Director, Mobashra Tazamal. From television screens to the halls of Congress, Americans have been drip-fed a steady... read the complete article
20 Oct 2023 | Policy/Law
Over the past two decades, the French government has passed a number of laws that have significantly impacted the rights of French Muslim women, namely their right to free expression and freedom of religion. Under... read the complete article
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