United States-Pakistan Relations: Facing a Critical Juncture
A critical analysis of the US- Pakistan relationship one year after the death of Osama bin Laden on Pakistani soil. Is there a way to mend this tenuous relationship?

The HIV/AIDS Epidemic in Muslim Africa
A new report released last week in the journal PLoS Medicine shows that AIDS is on the rise in many Muslim countries. In 2009, ISPU Fellow Muhamed Yunus Rafiq wrote a Policy Brief (linked above) on the epidemic in Muslim Africa. He noted that the reactions of Islamic countries and religious institutions to the HIV/AIDS epidemic have been characterized by stigma, denial, silence, and inactivity.

Engaging American Muslims: Political Trends and Attitudes
As the 2012 presidential election season moves into full swing, the American Muslim minority community has become a more important player on the political landscape, especially in key swing states. This report, authored by Farid Senzai,  looks at  ten years of research on the political and civic engagement trends of American Muslims.