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ISLAM IN EUROPE
Insult: Fractured States? 
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ISLAM IN EUROPE�Insult: Fractured States? is a three-evening symposium on June 9, 10, and 11 that gathers prominent, cross-sector speakers from diverse disciplines and the Muslim diaspora to share country-specific perspectives on Muslim communities� integration in European society.
In five events, ISLAM IN EUROPE sets the context for and explores multiple perspectives for viewing relations between European societies and their Muslim communities. Participants will examine how different European nations and the Muslim diasporas within their borders consider immediate local issues, as well as look at the development of a Europe-wide discourse. The program also offers opportunities to bring American voices into this dialogue and is aimed at identifying opportunities for cross-cultural understanding and cooperation.
Through scholarly debate, the related voices of participants of ISLAM IN EUROPE will articulate new perspectives offering insight into the ideas that shape policy and thought. 

These programs are held in the South Court Auditorium of The New York Public Library. (Enter on 5th Avenue between 40th and 42nd St.) 

June 9th, 2009 at 7:00pm 
Opening Event: How Did We Get Here?
David BRANCACCIO, Benjamin BARBER, Tahar BEN JELLOUN & Imam Abduljalil SAJID
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This opening panel, introduced by Mustapha Tlili (Founder of the Center for Dialogues at New York University), sets the historical framework for the entire symposium and explores how Europe�s socio-economic and political history led to contemporary, post-colonial immigration and integration issues.
David Brancaccio, Host of PBS newsmagazine NOW
Special guest panelists include Benjamin Barber (author of Jihad vs. McWorld), poet and writer Tahar Ben Jelloun, and Imam Abduljalil Sajid (Chairman of the Muslim Council for Religious and Racial Harmony U.K.). 

June 10th, 2009 at 6:00pm 
Migration Policy, Response and Reaction: The Status Quo
Paul BERMAN, Ingmar KARLSSON, Anne GRUNG, Ahmet KURU, Hasni ABIDI & Luz G�MEZ-GARC�A 
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This session will explore whether assimilation or integration are the only options for Muslim immigrants and their children. How have rising tensions at the global level impacted polarization of Muslims within European societies?
Paul Berman, contributing editor, The New Republic, moderator.
Special guest panelists for this session include Ambassador Ingmar Karlsson (former diplomat, Sweden), Pastor Anne Grung (Oslo University, Norway), Ahmet Kuru (Columbia University, Turkey), Hasni Abidi (Study and Research Center for the Arab and Mediterranean World, Switzerland), and Luz G�mez-Garc�a (Universidad Aut�noma de Madrid, Spain). 

June 10th, 2009 at 7:30pm 
Youth: The Future
Moustafa BAYOUMI, Nanna WESTH, Farid HAFEZ, Ziyah GAFIC, Neboj�a �eric SHOBA & Krzysztof CZYZEWSKI 
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This debate investigates how young people, as Western citizens who are fully confident in their Muslim identities, tackle thorny societal issues and challenge old paradigms, and discuss how young can people play an integral role in creating a better, socially coherent future.
Moustafa Bayoumi, City University of New York, moderator
Special guests panelists include Nanna Westh (filmmaker, Denmark), Farid Hafez (University of Vienna, Austria), Ziyah Gafic (Photographer, Bosnia-Hercegovina), and respondents, Neboj�a �eric Shoba (visual artist, Bosnia-Hercegovina) and Krzysztof Czyzewski (Borderland Foundation, Poland). 

June 11th, 2009 at 5:00pm 
Media: A Catalyst for Change
Shamil IDRISS, Her Majesty Queen NOOR, Emanuele CASTANO, Mohamed EL-FATATRY & Andrea ter AVEST DAHM 
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Popular media images or negative stereotypes that insult or humiliate Muslim groups have been shown to be related to the polarization between Muslim and Western societies. As rapid technological advances expand media�s capacity to shape our views of the world as well as each other, this panel seeks to investigate what role entertainment media (film, TV and new media) can play in improving cross-cultural understanding.
Shamil Idriss, Alliance of Civilizations Media Fund, moderator
Special guest panelists include Her Majesty Queen Noor (King Hussein Foundation), Benjamin Barber (author of Jihad vs. McWorld), Emanuele Castano (The New School for Social Research, Italy/US), Mohamed El-Fatatry (muxlim.com, Finland), Andrea ter Avest Dahm (dramatist, Netherlands). 

June 11th, 2009 at 7:00pm 
Conclusions: Where Do We Go From Here?
Paul HOLDENGR�BER , Benjamin BARBER, Jocelyn CESARI, Khaled Fouad ALLAM, Bas HEIJNE & Imam Abduljalil SAJID 
Paul Holdengr�ber (Director of LIVE from the NYPL) closes the symposium in a conversation with Benjamin Barber (author of Jihad vs. McWorld), Jocelyn Cesari (Harvard University, France), Khaled Fouad Allam (University of Trieste, Italy), Bas Heijne (author, The Netherlands), and Imam Abduljalil Sajid (Imam of the Brighton Islamic Mission). 

Buy Tickets for these events: 
www.Smarttix.com or 212 868 4444 
USE DISCOUNT CODE: NYPL for $10 tickets 

These programs are held in the South Court Auditorium of The New York Public Library. (Enter on 5th Avenue between 40th and 42nd St.)

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	ISLAM IN EUROPE Insult: Fractured States? Buy Tickets for these events: www.Smarttix.com or 212 868 4444 USE DISCOUNT CODE: NYPL for $10 tickets ISLAM IN EUROPE�Insult: Fractured States? is a three-evening symposium on June 9, 10, and 11 that gathers prominent, cross-sector speakers from diverse disciplines and the Muslim diaspora to share country-specific perspectives on Muslim communities� integration in European society. In five events, ISLAM IN EUROPE sets the context for and explores multiple perspectives for viewing relations between European societies and their Muslim communities. Participants will examine how different European nations and the Muslim diasporas within their borders consider immediate local issues, as well as look at the development of a Europe-wide discourse. The program also offers opportunities to bring American voices into this dialogue and is aimed at identifying opportunities for cross-cultural understanding and cooperation. Through scholarly debate, the related voices of participants of ISLAM IN EUROPE will articulate new perspectives offering insight into the ideas that shape policy and thought. These programs are held in the South Court Auditorium of The New York Public Library. (Enter on 5th Avenue between 40th and 42nd St.) June 9th, 2009 at 7:00pm Opening Event: How Did We Get Here? David BRANCACCIO, Benjamin BARBER, Tahar BEN JELLOUN & Imam Abduljalil SAJID Buy Tickets https://www.smarttix.com/show.aspx?showCode=ISL3 This opening panel, introduced by Mustapha Tlili (Founder of the Center for Dialogues at New York University), sets the historical framework for the entire symposium and explores how Europe�s socio-economic and political history led to contemporary, post-colonial immigration and integration issues. David Brancaccio, Host of PBS newsmagazine NOW Special guest panelists include Benjamin Barber (author of Jihad vs. McWorld), poet and writer Tahar Ben Jelloun, and Imam Abduljalil Sajid (Chairman of the Muslim Council for Religious and Racial Harmony U.K.). June 10th, 2009 at 6:00pm Migration Policy, Response and Reaction: The Status Quo Paul BERMAN, Ingmar KARLSSON, Anne GRUNG, Ahmet KURU, Hasni ABIDI & Luz G�MEZ-GARC�A Buy Tickets https://www.smarttix.com/show.aspx?showCode=ISL2 This session will explore whether assimilation or integration are the only options for Muslim immigrants and their children. How have rising tensions at the global level impacted polarization of Muslims within European societies? Paul Berman, contributing editor, The New Republic, moderator. Special guest panelists for this session include Ambassador Ingmar Karlsson (former diplomat, Sweden), Pastor Anne Grung (Oslo University, Norway), Ahmet Kuru (Columbia University, Turkey), Hasni Abidi (Study and Research Center for the Arab and Mediterranean World, Switzerland), and Luz G�mez-Garc�a (Universidad Aut�noma de Madrid, Spain). June 10th, 2009 at 7:30pm Youth: The Future Moustafa BAYOUMI, Nanna WESTH, Farid HAFEZ, Ziyah GAFIC, Neboj�a �eric SHOBA & Krzysztof CZYZEWSKI Buy Tickets https://www.smarttix.com/show.aspx?showCode=ISL4 This debate investigates how young people, as Western citizens who are fully confident in their Muslim identities, tackle thorny societal issues and challenge old paradigms, and discuss how young can people play an integral role in creating a better, socially coherent future. Moustafa Bayoumi, City University of New York, moderator Special guests panelists include Nanna Westh (filmmaker, Denmark), Farid Hafez (University of Vienna, Austria), Ziyah Gafic (Photographer, Bosnia-Hercegovina), and respondents, Neboj�a �eric Shoba (visual artist, Bosnia-Hercegovina) and Krzysztof Czyzewski (Borderland Foundation, Poland). June 11th, 2009 at 5:00pm Media: A Catalyst for Change Shamil IDRISS, Her Majesty Queen NOOR, Emanuele CASTANO, Mohamed EL-FATATRY & Andrea ter AVEST DAHM Buy Tickets https://www.smarttix.com/show.aspx?showCode=ISL5 Popular media images or negative stereotypes that insult or humiliate Muslim groups have been shown to be related to the polarization between Muslim and Western societies. As rapid technological advances expand media�s capacity to shape our views of the world as well as each other, this panel seeks to investigate what role entertainment media (film, TV and new media) can play in improving cross-cultural understanding. Shamil Idriss, Alliance of Civilizations Media Fund, moderator Special guest panelists include Her Majesty Queen Noor (King Hussein Foundation), Benjamin Barber (author of Jihad vs. McWorld), Emanuele Castano (The New School for Social Research, Italy/US), Mohamed El-Fatatry (muxlim.com, Finland), Andrea ter Avest Dahm (dramatist, Netherlands). June 11th, 2009 at 7:00pm Conclusions: Where Do We Go From Here? Paul HOLDENGR�BER , Benjamin BARBER, Jocelyn CESARI, Khaled Fouad ALLAM, Bas HEIJNE & Imam Abduljalil SAJID Paul Holdengr�ber (Director of LIVE from the NYPL) closes the symposium in a conversation with Benjamin Barber (author of Jihad vs. McWorld), Jocelyn Cesari (Harvard University, France), Khaled Fouad Allam (University of Trieste, Italy), Bas Heijne (author, The Netherlands), and Imam Abduljalil Sajid (Imam of the Brighton Islamic Mission). Buy Tickets for these events: www.Smarttix.com or 212 868 4444 USE DISCOUNT CODE: NYPL for $10 tickets These programs are held in the South Court Auditorium of The New York Public Library. (Enter on 5th Avenue between 40th and 42nd St.)