"America and Political Islam"

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This paper examines the book, "American and Political Islam: Clash of Cultures or Clash of Interests?" written by Fawaz A. Gerges, which documents debatable policies that have occurred over time that concern Islam in the United States. It looks at how the book provides a comprehensive historical account of the origins of policy, followed by a balanced critique, and outlines many recommendations for positive change. It analyzes how Mr. Gerges discusses the influences of many American interest groups, conceptions of American citizens, and United States foreign policy, as well as Gerges' political view on the attack that occurred on the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001. It also shows how his story focuses on the United States foreign policy toward various aspects of the Islamic rebirth, and how it has evolved.

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"The recent events of the war have shown soldiers helping Iraqi citizens and working side by side with other Mid Easterners to build a stable and functional government. Gerges writes that strategy and policy may be mismatched and, more significantly, between America's principles and interests may be misunderstood. In particular, the author argues that the United States approach toward Islam is described as ambiguities and with much tension. The author reiterates that there is a growing gap between the American people and their representatives in Congress, and past presidential administrations. Those that represent political Islam have tendencies to be of a more radical nature and their confrontational attitude is fed by cultural differences, stereotyping, and negative images of Muslims."

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