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The Bridge Initiative is a multi-year research project on Islamophobia housed in Georgetown University.
The Bridge Initiative aims to disseminate original and accessible research, offers engaging analysis and commentary on contemporary issues, and hosts a wide repository of educational resources to inform the general public about Islamophobia.
Research & Resources
Israel’s Gaza Genocide and Growing Prejudice: Islamophobia in 2024 America
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 prevalent in the Western world. The persistent defense of Israel by the US and other Western powers and the failure…
Unpacking Hindu Nationalism: Its Influence and Islamophobic Narratives in the American Context
In episode 18 of Unpacking Islamophobia, Bridge Associate Director Mobashra Tazamal speaks with Safa Ahmed, the Associate Director of Media & Communications for the Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC), and Pranay Somayajula, the Organizing and Advocacy Director for Hindus for Human Rights, on the topic of Hindu nationalism in the United States.
