US Policy Towards the Muslim World: Focus on Post 9/11 Period

by M. Saleem Kidwai (Editor)

Overview

By all accounts, the overall relationship between the US and the Muslim world is marked by confrontation at several levels. In the aftermath of 9/11, a great deal needs to be done to build bridges between America and the Muslim world. A broad and immediate shift in America's policies towards the Muslim world is necessary. What is the appropriate paradigm for the war on terrorism? How should the US now deal with authoritarian regimes considered its traditional allies in the Muslim world? How should the US deal with civil society, opposition parties, and other Islamist groups, often located within these friends and allies? How can the US maintain a close alliance with Israel while still continuing positive relations with Muslim states and movements? US Policy Towards the Muslim World seeks to find answers to these and similar questions. The volume is comprised of fourteen contributions from specialists in the field. It is a serious attempt to address and analyze key factors affecting US interests and suggests measures for the US policy makers. The main objective is to provide a policy framework that will enable the US to face the challenges posed and opportunities thrown open in the Muslim world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761851585
Publisher:	University Press of America
Publication date:	05/10/2010
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	324
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

M. Saleem Kidwai is a faculty member at the Centre for Canadian, US&Latin American Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, JNU.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Preface
Chapter 2 Introduction
Chapter 3 1. 'Islam' and US Foreign Policy
Chapter 4 2. President Obama and the Muslim World
Chapter 5 3. Why Do They Hate Us? Anti-US Sentiment and the Battle to Win Hearts and Minds
Chapter 6 4. Why the US Image Declined in the Muslim World?
Chapter 7 5. Impact of US Anti-Terrorist Financing Laws on Muslim International Charities
Chapter 8 6. American Media and the Muslim World
Chapter 9 7. 11 September 2001 Attack on US and West Asia
Chapter 10 8. Probing Smart Power Paradigm in US-Iran Relations
Chapter 11 9. Neo-Conning America: Deception and the Iraq War
Chapter 12 10. US-Pakistan Relations after 9/11: Threats and Responses
Chapter 13 11. US-Bangladesh Relations: From Initial Hostility to Enduring Partnership
Chapter 14 12. Post- 9/11 United States Policy towards Afghanistan
Chapter 15 13. International Terrorism and Religious Extremism: Challenges to US and India
Chapter 16 14. US in Eurasia: Geopolitical Overtures on a Treacherous Terrain
Chapter 17 List of Contributors
Chapter 18 Index