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1. The Middle East Freedom Agenda: An Update.

Author

Wittes, Tamara Cofman and Yerkes, Sarah E.

Subjects
*DEMOCRATIZATION, *POLITICAL stability, *NEW democracies, *ISLAMIC fundamentalism, *RADICALISM, ISLAMIC countries-United States relations
Abstract

This article discusses the developments in the effort of the United States to establish long-term stability in the Middle East with emphasis on the policy otherwise known as the Freedom Agenda. The policy aims to effect democratic transformation in the region as well as reduce the appeal of extremist ideology. However, the author contends that the Arab democratization did not bring the desired results as radical groups with anti-American views still wield influence in the region.

Published
2007
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2. Shifting Tone, President Saves Dark Words for a Faith’s Fringe.

Author

Baker, Peter and Shear, Michael D.

Subjects
*COUNTERTERRORISM policy, *HUMAN rights, *KINGS & rulers, ISLAMIC countries, ISLAMIC countries-United States relations
Abstract

The article reports that U.S. President Donald Trump moderated his view of Islam as a religion of hatred and rejected the notion that the fight against terrorism was a religious conflict. According to the article, in a speech to Muslim leaders in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Trump stated he would not criticize human rights in their countries but asked the leaders to increase efforts against terrorism. The potential implications of the shift in Trump's approach are also discussed.

Published
2017

3. Arab Spring: Seasons of a Word.

Author

ABUSHARIF, IBRAHIM N.

Subjects
*ARAB Spring Uprisings, 2010-2012, *ISLAM & politics, *ISLAM & international relations, *RELIGIOUS militants, *RADICALISM, *EGYPTIAN revolution, Egypt, 2011, *LIBYAN Conflict, 2011-, *SYRIAN Civil War, 2011-, ISLAMIC countries-United States relations, REVOLUTIONS & religion, ISLAMIC countries
Abstract

The article discusses the status of the Arab Spring Uprisings, a series of revolutionary uprisings in Arab countries including Egypt, Libya, and Syria, particularly addressing the history of the term Arab Spring and its changing meaning over time. It comments on objections to the use of the phrase from politicians and journalists, claiming that in does not accurately represent the increasing tendency for Islamist ideology. Other topics explored include extremism in Arab Spring nations, the rapid expansion of politicalized Islam, and the election of Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi.

Published
2013

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