Popular and scholarly interest in the phenomenon of Islamic Fundamentalism, as depicted in the media, has continued to grow in intensity. Descriptions of "Islamic Terrorism" from around the world has damaged the image of Islamic Fundamentalism, the doctrine of Jihad, and offers an Islamic alternative from Islam's own past.
MIDDLE EAST EXPERT: Antoine J. Abraham, professor at NYIT
EXPERTISE INCLUDES: The Arab-Israeli Conflict; Lebanon; The Arab World; and Islamic Fundamentalism.
Dr. Abraham is the author of numerous articles and books. His most recent books are:- Islamic Fundamentalism And The Doctrine Of Jihad (2002)- The Cross And The Crescent, An Ecumenical Perspective (2001) (On the religious topic of Christianity vs. Islam.)- The Lebanon War (1996)
Dr. Abraham has distinguished himself as a scholar and has served as a consultant to several governments and international agencies and organizations. He has lived and traveled throughout the Near East.
"...Abraham gives a good succinct explanation of the concept of jihad and its place in both Sunnite and Shi'ite Islam. It is an excellent source of information for both the Muslim scholar and the lay person. I highly recommend that anyone who has an interest in the jihad read this book. Dr. Abraham's book on Khomeini is a good background source for understanding the fundamentals of the conflict between Islam and the West."-Margaret BostowickDepartment of HistoryJohn Jay CollegeCity University of New York
"Professor Abraham over the years has continued to distinguish himself as a scholar and teacher and this latest book is his most outstanding to-date. It is insightful, provocative, and informative to those seeking to understand more sympathetically and critically the fundamental infrastructure of Islam as reflected in the teaching of Khomeini, in fundamentalism, and in the doctrine of the Holy War. To read this book is to understand more clearly the key issues facing the West today in its dealings with the Muslim World."-John Morgan, Ph.D., D.Sc. (London)Fellow of Foundation House/OxfordVisiting Scholar, University of Notre Dame
RESUMEBorn in Brooklyn, N.Y., A.J. Abraham received his B.A. and M.A. degrees from Hunter College and his Ph.D. from New York University.
Dr. Abraham teaches at New York Institute of Technology; he has lectured as a guest at several colleges and universities in the United States.
POST WAR IRAQ: THE U.S. AND THE ARAB WORLDSADDAM VANQUISHED BUT ISLAMIC FUNDAMENTALISM ON THE RISE!- Prolonged occupation of Iraq or quick fix and we're out -- which course of action is best for the U.S.?
- U.S. image in the Arab world needs a public relations blitz to win the governments and the street. U.S. -- a liberators image or a tarnished image in the future?Need for a new Crisis Management Team to repair damage and increase U.S. credibility in the region, in real-time images in media.
- Post war reconstruction must include a new constitution and rebuilding Iraq as a credible Arab National Force in the region with the other Arab states to protect the oil interests.U.S. and coalition partners should lead in the rebuilding of Iraq and then open the door to all who alter their anti-U.S. stance.
- The central theme of U.S. foreign policy must be an even-handed policy in the Arab-Israeli conflict to get the peace initiative jump-started again. A new psychological initiative is needed to quell anti-Americanism in the region.
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