Center for the Study of Political Islam International
Political Islam Around the World
The German government unveiled a ten-point plan to combat Islamic terrorism after the July attack on Berlin's Christopher Street Day parade, where one woman was killed and 31 people injured.
Turkey’s Intelligence Head Delivered Erdoğan’s Demands Concerning the Greek Islands, Israel, and the Eastern Mediterranean
CSPII Commentary: The term "Islamophobia" has become a widely used label in public discourse, media, academia, and politics. It is often used to denote fear, hatred, or discrimination against Muslims. However, a closer examination reveals that the term is frequently misused to delegitimize reasonable critique of Islamic doctrine, especially its political, legal, and militant aspects. Our report argues that the term "Islamophobia" functions as a rhetorical device intended to shield Islamic political ideology from scrutiny, not merely to protect individuals from discrimination. Read our report on Islamophobia here.
The Maldives is celebrating 900 Hijri years since its last Buddhist king embraced Islam and turned the archipelago into an Islamic sultanate. But, ancient ruins and copper plates reveal the story of the destruction of Buddhist monasteries, a mosque being built over one, and monks being beheaded in the capital, Male.
Hamas commits mass atrocities and then redirects global rage to Israel.
CSPII Commentary: Naik’s clip sells Islam as the only “practical” path after listing virtues every faith already claims, which is dawa that omits the harder texts. Pickthall’s Koran 3:54 says they schemed and Allah schemed, “and Allah is the best of schemers,” so the pitch can feel like help for Islam even when the method is concealment.