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The article profiles an atheist German family and a Muslim family living in the Muslim ghetto in Marxloh, Germany. The two families became unlikely friends as well as a force for change in Marxloh when they formed a citizens group that sparked a major urban renewal project. They contributed to building a new mosque that will be the largest in Germany, and sued a national television station for a biased report on Marxloh. Instead of taking the path of alienation and extremism, the Muslim family is now well-known in Marxloh. The article refers to a tentative change among Muslims living in the ethnically divided communities of Europe. There are signs that some people are breaking out of the parallel societies that currently exist. Government policies in Germany encourage grassroots civic improvement projects.

The article reports on rioting, mostly instigated by young poor Muslims, in France. Some Islamic organizations such as the Tabligh sect of Islam which supports adherence to Islam along with disengagement from society, are encouraging the youths to stop their violent behavior. Gangs have burned thousands of cars and attacked entire neighborhoods. The groups that advocate peace also believe that Muslims should identify themselves with their religion and not with citizenship in any particular country. This is a concern for Europe's secular democracies. Countries including France, Germany, Great Britain, and the Netherlands have never successfully integrated their Muslim minorities.

Presents the second in a series focusing on the social conditions and activities of Muslims living in Europe. History of the Islamic Center of Munich, a mosque built by Muslims, who deserted the Soviet Union's Red Army to fight for the Nazis in World War II; Competition for the Muslim community among Western governments looking for political alliances; Discussion of the Muslim Brotherhood, a social reform movement, which calls for the Muslim religion to dominate all aspects of life; History of miscalculations on the part of Western governments in their relationships with political Islam; How United States' involvement in Afghanistan in the 1980s helped produced Osama bin Laden; Research findings indicating U.S. intelligence agencies attempted to form a working relationship with the Muslim Brotherhood; Comments from Munich, Germany-based historian Stefan Meining regarding the genesis of political Islam in the post-WWII atmosphere; Discussion of the Brotherhood's beliefs with regard to Muslims and Western influences. INSETS: A Piece of History;Birth of an Ideology;Cast of Characters.

Presents the first in a series of articles focusing the presence of Islam in Europe. Description of a scene inside a mosque in Torcy, France, and comments from a speaker, who is suggesting that Muslims should center their social activities around mosques; Author's view that the message being sent from the mosques is that people who are different are held in contempt; Percentage of France's population made up by Muslims, indicating the shifting population trends across all of Europe; Social conditions in some European cities that are driving Muslims back into their communities and away from integration.

Focuses on the potential for terrorism in Europe. Travel policy within Europe that makes it well-suited for international terrorists; Proximity to the Muslim world, putting Europe at danger; Review of terrorist incidents in Europe or involving European targets since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States; Assessment of the Muslim community living inside Europe, noting a risk of igniting a backlash against Muslims if European governments crackdown on terrorism; European skepticism regarding U.S. policy in fighting terrorism; Discussion of European governments refusing to condemn all forms of terrorism, suggesting challenges if the governments embrace antiterrorism policies.

Reports the experiences of Muslim refugees travelling to Europe. Danger encountered by Pakistani refugee Bilal Kazmi with the Macedonian soldiers; Impact of the international response to terrorism on the risk encountered by Muslim refugees; Security risks experienced by the migrants following the September 11 terrorist attacks.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "Dr. Death Makes a Comeback," by Pail McHugh in the January 23, 2015 issue, "Oil Export Myths" in the January 17, 2015 issue and "Europe's Crisis of Faith" in the January 17, 2015 issue.

The article discusses the effect of the terrorist attacks in Paris, France on government and politics in Germany with details on the cultural and political attitudes regarding the presence of Islam and Muslims in Germany.

The article examines the vote cast by almost 58% of Swiss citizens on November 29, 2009 in favor of a prohibition to the establishment of new minarets in the Alpine republic. It was noted that the strength of direct democracy in the country is demonstrated when the voters exercised it to face their political elites. The author argues that such prohibition would not help in the assimilation of Muslims in Switzerland and in Europe, and in a plan to provide economic opportunity to everyone regardless of one's creed.

The article reports on the results of a vote among Swiss citizens which show that majority supports a ban on the construction of new minarets on mosques. It notes that most citizens voted for the proposed ban despite appeals from the government not to support the proposal. It is said that the vote reflects the conflict over the integration of the Muslim population into the European civil society. Results show that 58% of the Swiss favored the ban as compared to the 42% who support the construction of the minarets.

The author expresses his opinion about the social condition of Muslims in the U.S. and Europe. The author claims that most Muslims are treated with dignity compared to Europe. The author observes three factors that make U.S. a preferred country by Muslims: economics, diversity and faith. The author also states that, according to a survey, more immigrant Muslims in the U.S. identify themselves as Americans first than any other nationality.

Reports on risk experienced by undocumented travelers from Muslim countries who are enroute to Europe. How such travelers are seen as a security problem; Bilal Kazmi, who was shot by Macedonian border guards as he attempted to reach Eastern Europe; Why Muslim economic refugees are viewed as a terrorism risk.

Reports on the conflict between European Islam and the more traditional Islamic orthodoxy.

Focuses on the issue arising from cardinal Giancomo Biffi's crusade against Muslim immigration in Europe. Religious leaders who have supported his view; Political implications of European antipathy to immigrants; Consequences of discriminating Muslims.