Center for the Study of Political Islam International

Political Islam in the News

The Times' Islamic Republic of Economics

CAMERA · August 29, 2026

A New York Times column suggests that if the US gives Iran control over the Strait of Hormuz, the country will moderate and even renege on its current policies, including its nuclear aspirations.

National Mosque Open Day: Coming to a mosque near you in October

archive.is · August 28, 2026

CSPII Commentary: Open Mosque Day events present Islam as hospitality, architecture and community, while typically avoiding political Islam, Sharia, jihad doctrine, apostasy, women’s status, and the treatment of non-Muslims under Islamic law.