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The article profiles two men who were active participants in extremist Islamist groups in Great Britain and then reversed course, leaving the groups and speaking out publicly against Islamism. The author argues that such individuals have important insights to the development of U.S. and Western anti-terrorism policy. Pakistani-British Shiraz Maher joined the group Hizb ut Tahrir (HT) after the September 11, 2001, terror attacks in the U.S. Reasons cited for his turning against it include study of Islamic texts and the 2005 terror attacks in London, England. Indian-British Rashad Ali followed a similar trajectory. Comments from him are presented on the psychological power of Islamist acculturation. The author critiques multiculturalist government policies aimed at countering extremism.

The article discusses alleged acts of anti-Semitism that occur in Great Britain. The consequences of Britain's alleged murderous perceptions of Jews, the author proposes, can be seen everywhere in British society. The author compares and contrasts Jewish and Muslim immigration into Great Britain. Other topics include anecdotal reports of local disturbances against Jews that illustrate British public opinion about Jews and the Arab-Israeli conflict. Also discussed are extremist Muslims in Great Britain and dislike for Israel.