Thought Leadership

Civil discourse. Respectful debate. Out-of-the-box thinking. Strategic visioning for a better future. ISPU leverages its own research and our extensive and diverse network of scholars to identify emerging trends and provide visionary analysis of the American Muslim community by offering platforms for open dialogue, producing insightful thought pieces, and supporting scholarship. ISPU op-eds, panels, convenings, and debates inform national conversations and foster a society in which Americans benefit and thrive.

Platforms for Discussion

At the 2016 ISNA conference, ISPU held a debate on the relative harm or benefit of engaging with the U.S. government on Countering Violent Extremism (CVE). On this page, ISPU compiled resources about CVE engagement and how it impacts the Muslim community, showcasing multiple perspectives.

Informing National Conversations

This bibliography includes over 250 books published between 1966 and 2016 focused on Muslims and Islam in the United States.

At the 2015 ISNA conference, ISPU held its first debate, which focused on the philosophical question of boycott versus engagement with those with whom you don’t agree.

ISPU has created a collection of resources that enables journalists, activists, policymakers, and scholars to learn more about the implications of designating the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization.

ISPU and the Alwaleed Islamic Studies Program at Harvard University co-hosted a two-day workshop April 11–12, 2014 to bring together experts to discuss how American Muslims can start to address key challenges in their own communities.

Platforms for Discussion

At the 2016 ISNA conference, ISPU held a debate on the relative harm or benefit of engaging with the U.S. government on Countering Violent Extremism (CVE). On this page, ISPU compiled resources about CVE engagement and how it impacts the Muslim community, showcasing multiple perspectives.

At the 2015 ISNA conference, ISPU held its first debate, which focused on the philosophical question of boycott versus engagement with those with whom you don’t agree.

Informing National Conversations

This bibliography includes over 250 books published between 1966 and 2016 focused on Muslims and Islam in the United States.

ISPU has created a collection of resources that enables journalists, activists, policymakers, and scholars to learn more about the implications of designating the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization.

ISPU and the Alwaleed Islamic Studies Program at Harvard University co-hosted a two-day workshop April 11–12, 2014 to bring together experts to discuss how American Muslims can start to address key challenges in their own communities.

Recent Op-Eds

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Strategic Visioning