Journal Article - al Nakhlah

'Islam versus the West' and the Political Thought of AbdolKarim Soroush

| Spring 2006

"Extremist forces in the Muslim world can only be defeated if progressive forces in both the West and the Islamic world cooperate to tackle the issue through dialogue and constructive engagement. A partnership is required. A unilateral campaign by the West to win the hearts and minds of Muslims without listening to their concerns or enlisting their aid will not succeed."

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For Academic Citation: Abbas, Hassan. “'Islam versus the West' and the Political Thought of AbdolKarim Soroush.” al Nakhlah, (Spring 2006) .

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