News and Analysis (7/25-26/09)

“[M]ass radicalisation of the EU’s 20-odd million Muslims has not taken place” :

• Fears of an Islamic Revolt in Europe Begin to Fade (Guardian)

Obama remains undeterred despite gaining little ground in the peace process …

• US Steps Up Middle East Diplomacy (Al Jazeera)

… However, signs of more inclusive negotiations are present:

• MPs Urge Ministers to Open Middle East Peace Talks with Hamas Moderates (Guardian)

Pointing to the long standing relationship between Muslims and Jews in Morocco:

• Morocco Challenges Mideast Holocaust Mind-Set (AP /Washington Post)

Emphasizing the cultural differences and need for a different military strategy from Iraq:

• Iraq Veterans Find Afghan Enemy Even Bolder (NY Times)

Despite past experiences like Blackwater and professions of inetntion to cut back on private contracting defense:

• Military Weighs Private Security on Front Lines (Washington Post)

The latest attack on Uighur Muslims focuses on freedom of speech:

• Chinese Hack Melbourne Film Festival Site to Protest at Uighur Documentary (Guardian)

Imran

Minaret of Freedom Institute Program Assistant