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The Rock Star and the Mullahs
Debate: Islam and Democracy

In the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks, many individuals have come to the conclusion that the lack of democracy in some Muslim countries has contributed to the spread of Islamic extremism and poses a continued threat to global stability.

With the United States actively attempting to establish democracy in a Muslim nation -- Iraq -- we invited two scholars to discuss several issues related to the compatibility of Islam and democracy.

Faisal Mosque (Reuters/Mian Khursheed) Debate Topics
Islam and democracy
Sharia Law
Secular or Religious State?
Individual Rights
Promoting Democracy
Islam and Modernity
Modern Islamic Society
Status of Women
Dr. Muqtedar Khan Dr. Daniel Pipes

Dr. Muqtedar Khan
Chair of the Department of Political Science and Director of International Studies at Adrian College in Michigan.

Dr. Daniel Pipes
Director of the Middle East Forum and author of MILITANT ISLAM REACHES AMERICA.
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The views expressed in this debate are solely those of the participants.

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