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Economist | Jun. 4, 2009 (News Analysis)
America’s president used his oratory to superb effect. Now for the hard part

Broadly speaking, and despite the latest internet tirades of Osama bin Laden, most Muslims recognise the sincerity of Mr Obama’s effort to extricate America from Iraq—and its complexity. More grudgingly, they also understand his quandary in Afghanistan. The one issue where Muslim opinion converges with a demand for a change in America’s approach is Palestine. Full Story »

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Subjects: World, U.S., Politics, Religion
Topics: Middle East, Iraq, Israel, Palestine, Obama Administration, Islam, Democracy In the Middle East
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 by Kaizar Campwala - Jun. 4, 2009

What I appreciate about this analysis is that it boils down the Israeli-Palestinian issue as the defining one in America's relationship with Muslim communities. However, there are many claims made here that aren't sourced. We are to simply 'trust' the Economist that they know, "Broadly speaking", what Muslims think about Iraq, and Afghanistan.

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