Commentaries


House Hearing Tackles Extremism & Terrorism in Somalia

June 30, 2009

During a hearing held last week in the House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee, Somalia's on-going political and humanitarian crisis was described by witnesses as being the result of the country's decades-long socio-economic dilemma as well as the recent surge of piracy taking place off its coastline.

Calling for Peace & Justice in Iran

June 30, 2009

Last week, MPAC signed onto a letter along with 70 interfaith religious leaders calling on Iran's leaders to end the violence immediately. Addressed to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmedenijad and Supreme Leader Ali Khamanei, the letter reads in part: ...

D.C. News & Views: An Eye on Iran's Historical Crossroad

June 26, 2009

The disputed election results in Iran have snowballed into a historical crossroads for the nation and its ruling principles.

Possibilities for U.S.-Muslim World Partnerships?

June 23, 2009

There is no question that after President Obama's speech in Cairo addressing the Muslim world, the tone regarding the relationship between the U.S. and the Muslim World has shifted. The President's focus on engagement and mutual understanding has propelled a heightened level of urgency amongst Muslim Americans seeking a role in the discourse and solution.

D.C. News & Views: Call to Service

June 19, 2009

President Obama's call to service is aimed at meeting community needs and making service a way of life for all Americans. Muslim American community-based organizations will serve a key role in order for this campaign to succeed.

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