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Unholy War: Terror In the Name of Islam

May 8, 2002

John Esposito professor, Islamic studies, Georgetown [homepage]

Considered "the most influential Islamic Scholar in the United States" by the International Herald Tribune, John Esposito discusses his latest book, Unholy War: Terror in the Name of Islam, which sketches the activities and influence of Osama bin Laden, surveys the doctrines and practice of jihad throughout history, presents the major Islamist groups worldwide, and concludes by asking, "Where do we go from here?"

John Esposito is Professor of Religion and International Affairs, and of Islamic Studies, at Georgetown University, and is the founding Director of Georgetown's Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding.

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Topics: Culture & Identity | Politics & Public Affairs

Sub-Topics: Human Rights | Middle Eastern | Military & Warfare | Muslim | Spirituality & Religion

Presented by WGBH and Harvard Graduate School of Education:

I Shall Not Hate: Gaza Doctor's Journey to Peace and Human Dignity

Izzeldin Abuelaish

Born in a Palestinian refugee camp, Izzeldin Abuelaish has devoted his life to medicine and to reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians, even though his three daughters and a niece were killed by Israeli shelling. Here, he discusses what drives him.

Beirut, Damascus, Tehran, Tel Aviv: Moment of Reckoning is Near

Rami Khouri gives an update on the Middle East. As powerful regional forces confront each other over the 2005 assassination of former Prime Minister of Lebanon, Rafik Hariri, a day of reckoning is inevitable.

Where Does Democracy Come From? Popular Uprising and Parliamentary Elections in Egypt

Stanford University Middle East specialist Joel Beinin discusses the results of the Egyptian elections. What is their significance for the future of the Arab Spring movement in Eqypt? In the region?

Securing the Common Good in a time of Global Crises

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon calls for the international community to move quickly and boldly in addressing urgent global challenges.

The Caucasus: An Introduction

Thomas de Waal brings viewers to "the lands in between." The Caucasus has long been an arena of great-power contact and conflict. The region is often seen as intractable, yet we should discard misleading cliches such as "ancient hatreds" and "frozen conflicts," de Waal says.

Prospects for a Two State Solution in the Middle East

Husam Zomlot, a widely acclaimed expert on peace solutions in culturally divided conflicts explores current prospects for a two state solution in the Middle East. Are there ways to develop greater mutual understanding in the region? What are the prospects that can be pursued successfully?

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