Healing Jewish-Muslim Relations in the Aftermath of October 7th
The massacre perpetrated by Hamas on October 7th, the ensuing war, and the global surge of antisemitism have led many Jews involved in Muslim–Jewish relations to reassess the value and […]
Special Issue: “Interreligious Dialogue in Times of Crisis”
Ideas Have Consequences Religion is a central element in the longstanding conflicts and wars of the Middle East. Data shows that 75% of countries have experienced hostilities motivated by religious […]
De-Mythifying the Conflict: Why Must Religion be Part of the Solution to Conflicts in the Middle East?
Ideas Have Consequences Religion is a central element in the longstanding conflicts and wars of the Middle East. Data shows that 75% of countries have experienced hostilities motivated by religious […]
Lexicon and Grammar of Out-of-the-Box Liberal Peace Agreements
Madrid, 2011. Israelis, Palestinians, and Europeans gather in a magnificent hall. The atmosphere is festive; the prestigious refreshments served to everyone and consumed by all attendees include glasses of champagne […]
The Role of Religion in Israel’s Foreign Relations: A Reflection After October 7
The massacre perpetrated by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023, was the worst attack in Israel’s history. Over 1,200 people were murdered, thousands were injured and maimed, and 250 individuals […]
Dialogue in a Time of Crisis
In October 2025, the Catholic Church will mark the sixtieth anniversary of the conclusion of the Second Vatican Council. The Council was characterized by two words: Pope John XXIII’s “aggiornamento” […]
Introduction to Special Issue: Interreligious Dialogue in Times of Crisis
In the aftermath of the October 7th massacre and the devastating war in Gaza, the need for interreligious dialogue has never been more urgent. The brutality of that day and […]
Potential for Interfaith Dialogue in America in the Aftermath of October 7? The Discourse of American Muslim Imams as a Case Study
Interfaith dialogue between Muslims and Jews in America has become increasingly necessary in the aftermath of the events of October 7, 2023, to sustain the relative coexistence between these two […]
Five Years of Hard Work in Numbers
Five Years of Hard Work in Numbers
The Jihadist President and the Dancing Sunnis of Damascus
In a dimly lit bar in Damascus, young men and women sway to the rhythm of a song praising Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former al-Qaeda fighter turned de facto ruler of […]