About the conference
The Jebsen Center for Counter-Terrorism Studies at The Fletcher School, Tufts University, and The Hudson Institute are pleased to present an upcoming conference, Islam in Democratic Societies, at The Fletcher School on April 27, 2007. The overarching theme of the conference explores the need for governments – particularly those in the West – to support moderate Muslim organizations and thinkers.
Six prominent contemporary Muslim intellectuals from both Europe and the United States will, in two panel discussions, analyze the current tensions within the Muslim world, focusing on Muslim communities in democratic, non-Muslim majority countries. The first panel will outline the ongoing struggle between moderates and radicals for the leadership and representation of Muslim communities in the West. The second panel will address the issue of what democratic governments can do to support organizations that foster moderate interpretations of Islam by presenting three cases of recently-established progressive Muslim organizations.
In line with the Jebsen Center’s goals, this conference focuses on prediction and prevention: the global campaign against terrorism must involve the moderate sectors of Muslim communities. One powerful way to isolate and deter radical elements is to empower the moderate voices in the Muslim community and maker their message a viable alternative to fundamentalist ideology. This event will offer an innovative approach to the war on terror and concrete policy options to fight extremism within our societies.
The conference audience will include policy makers, scholars from around the world, and graduate students interested in exploring the challenge of Islam in democratic societies. We hope you can join us for this important event.
Cost: Complimentary
Sponsored by:
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The Jebsen Center for Counter-Terrorism Studies Praevenis – Praepedis – Anticipas |
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