LOUAY M. SAFI
7801 Lincoln Trail, Plainfield, Indiana 46168
Tel.
317-838-8130. Fax 317-839-1841. Email: louay@att.net
EDUCATION
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Ph. D.,
Political Science, Wayne State University, 1992
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M. A.,
Political Science, Wayne State University, 1988
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B. Sc., Civil
Engineering, Wayne State University, 1985
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Executive Director, Leadership Development
Center, Plainfield, IN. 2003- Present.
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Research
Director, International Institute of Islamic Thought, Herndon, VA,
1999-2003.
George Washington University
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Visiting
Professor, Department of Anthropology, George Washington University, 2001-02
International
Islamic University, Malaysia (1992 – 1999)
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Associate
Professor, Department of Political Science, 1994 - 1999
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Assistant
Professor, Department of Political Science, 1992 - 94
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Dean, Research
Center, 1998 - 1999
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Deputy Dean,
Research Centre, 1996 - 98
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Deputy Dean
(Academic), College of Islamic Knowledge and Human Sciences, 1995 - 98
Wayne
State University (1988 – 1992)
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Graduate
Teaching Assistant II, Department of Political Science, 1989 - 92
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Graduate
Teaching Assistant I, Department of Political Science, 1987 - 88
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Middle Eastern
Studies Associations (MESA)
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American
Political Science Association (APSA)
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Association of
Muslim Social Scientists (AMSS)
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Fellow,
Institute of Social Policy and Understanding, 2006-present.
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Founding Board
Member, Center for the Study of Islam and Democracy, Herndon, VA 1999 –
2007.
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President, Association
of Muslim Social Scientist, 2001-2003.
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Editor, American
Journal of Islamic Social Sciences, 2000-2003.
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Adviser, Center
for Policy Research, Washington, D.C., 2001 – 2002.
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Consultant, Middle
East Affairs Journal, Alexandria, VA, 1992 – 2000.
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Chair, 3rd
Annual Conference, Center for the Study of Islam and Democracy,
Washington, DC, 2002.
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Chair, 29th
Annual Conference, Association of Muslim Social Scientists, University
of Michigan, Dearborn, MI, 2001.
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Chair, 30th
Annual Conference, Association of Muslim Social Scientists, Georgetown
University, 2000.
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Chairman, Publication
Committee, College of Islamic Studies and Social Sciences, International
Islamic University, Malaysia, 1998 – 1999.
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Chairman,
Post-Graduate Committee, Department of Political Science, International
Islamic University, Malaysia, 1997 - 99.
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Chairman, Research
Committee, Department of Political Science, International Islamic
University, Malaysia, 1996 - 97
Books
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The
Qur’anic Narrative: The Journey of Life as Rehearsed in the Qur’an, (Greenwood Publishing Group, upcoming in
2008), 250 pages.
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Blaming
Islam: Examining the Religion Building Enterprise (Washington, DC: Institute for Social
Policy and Understanding, 2006), 36 pages.
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Tensions
and Transitions in the Muslim World
(Lanham, Maryland: University Press of
America, 2003), 243 pages.
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The Challenge of Modernity: The Quest for Authenticity in the Arabic
World (Lanham,
Maryland: University Press of America,
1994), 232 pages.
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Al-‘Aqidah wa al-Syiasah [Greed and Politics] (Herndon,
Virginia: International Institute of
Islamic Thought, 1996), 270 pages.
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The Foundation of Knowledge: A Comparative Study in Islamic and Western
Methods of Inquiry (Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia: International Islamic
University Press 1996), 214 pages.
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Truth and Reform: Exploring the Patterns and
Dynamics of Historical Change
(Kuala Lumpur: The Open Press, 1998), 160 pages.
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Imal Al ‘Aqil [Effective
Reason] (Damascus, Syria: Dar Al Fikr, 1999), 336 pages.
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Peace and the Limits of War (Herndon, VA:
International Institute of Islamic Thought, 2001), 65 pages.
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Juzur Azmat al-Muthaqaf al-Arabi [Roots of the Arab Intellectual’s
Crisis] coauthored with Ahmad Musilli (Damascus, Syria: Dar Al Fikr, 2002), 232
pages.
Book Chapters
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“Islamic law
promotes human rights,” in Human Rights (Opposing Viewpoints) edited Jacqueline
Langwith, (Detroit, MI: Greenhaven Press, 2008).
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“Truth and
Vanity Shape Islamophobia and Anti-Americanism,” in Islamophobia and
Anti-Americanism: Causes and Responses, edited by Muhammad Nimer,
(Beltsville, Maryland: Amana Publications, 2007).
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“Pathways to
Peace in Islamic Traditions,” in Religion, Violence and Peace: Continuing
Conversations and Study Guide, edited by David L.
Coppola, (Hartford, CT: Sacred Heart University, 2005)
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“Overcoming
the Religious-Secular Divide: Islam’s Contribution to Civilization,” in Muslim
Contribution to Civilization, Ed. Basheer Ahmed (London, England: IIIT and
AMSS, 2005)
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First
Impressions: American Muslim Perspectives on 9/11 Commission Report, American
Muslims Task Force on 9/11 Commission Report (Herndon, VA: IIIT, 2004).
Academic Papers
(Selection)
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“Apostasy and
Religious Freedom,” The Ecumenist, vol 43, no. 4 (Fall 2006), pp. 7-10.
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“Cultural
Challenge to Democratic Reform in Syria,” Muslim Public Affairs Journal,
(July 2006), PP 43-49.
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“US Foreign
Policy and National Security,” The Journal of South Asian and Middle Eastern
Studies, (Fall 2002).
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“The Universal
and Particular in Human Rights Discourse,” Letter to the President: The Islamic
World and US Foreign Policy, Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding,
Georgetown University (September 2002).
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“Islam, World
Peace, and the Terrorism Discourse,” Middle East Affairs Journal, vol 7, no. 4
(Fall 2001), pp. 13-26.
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“Human Rights
and Islamic Legal Reform,” Human Rights Forum, (Spring 2001), Vol. 18,
No. 2, pp. 32-59.
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“Imposing the
Way of Peace,” Middle East Affairs Journal, vol 6, no. 4 (Fall 2000), pp.
241-48.
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“Islam and Global Challenge: Dealing with the Distortion of the Image of
Islam in Global Media”, Middle East
Affairs Journal”, (Summer/Fall 1996), Vol. 2, No. 4, pp. 67 - 78.
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“From Reform
to Revolution: A Critical Reading of the Political Discourse and Actions of the
Islamic Movement in Egypt,” Intellectual
Discourse 1995, Vol. 3, No. 1, pp. 23-49.
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“Science and the Problematic of Metaphysical
Knowledge,” Journal of Objective Studies
(January 1995) Vol. 7, No. 1, pp. 1-21.
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“Developmental
Trends in Contemporary Muslim Experience.” Islamic
Studies (Spring 1994), Vol. 33, No. 1, pp. 27-47.
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“Nationalism and the Multinational State”, American Journal of Islamic Social Sciences
(Fall 1992) Vol. 9, No. 3, pp. 336-50.
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“Islamic Law and Society”, American Journal Of Islamic Social Sciences
(September 1990), Vol. 7, No. 2, pp. 177-91.
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“War and Peace
in Islam”, American Journal of Islamic
Social Sciences (September 1988), Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 29-57.
Papers
and Book Chapters (Arabic Selection)
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Al-Khitab
al-Islami ila Ayn, edited by Wahid Taja, Dar al-Fikr, Damascus, Syria, 2007.
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Mustaqbal
Alislam, edited by Wahid Taja, Dar al-Fikr, Damascus, Syria, 2004
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Ta’amulat fi
Mustaqbal al-Ta’adudiya al-Diniya wa al-Thaqafiya, Roua, Paris, No. 24, 2004.
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“Al-Nazariyah al-Siyasiyyah Bayn
al-Mi‘yariyyah wa al-Waqi‘iyyah”, Al-Tajdid
(1998) no 4, pp. 79-106.
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“Al-Wahi wa
al-‘Aql : Bahth fi Ishkaliyat al-‘Aql wa al-Naql”, Islamiyat al-Ma‘rifah (January 1998), no. 11, pp. 49 - 79.
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“Al-Aql wa
al-Tajdid” Al-Mustaqbal al-Arabi
(September 1997), No. 223, pp. 4 - 27.
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“Fi
al-Manhajiyyah al ‘Ilmiyyah wa al-Tandhir al-Siyasi”, al-Muslim al-Mucasir (January 1996), No. 78, pp. 29-57.
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“Islamiyat
al-Macrifah min al-Mabadi’
al-Ma‘rifiyah ila al-Tara‘iq al-Bahthiyah” Islamiyat
al-Ma‘rifah (December 1995), No. 1,
No. 3.
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“Nahwa
Manhajiyah Usuliyah lil-Darasat al-Ijtimaiyah,” Islamiyat al-Ma‘rifah, (July 1995) No. 1, pp. 31-55.
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“Harakat
al-Tajdid al-Hadari bayn al-Itijahain al-Islami wa al-‘Almani”, Minbar al-Hiwar (Fall 1994), pp. 87-109.
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“Namudhaj
al-Tahdith: al-Khususiyyah
al-Tarikhiyyah wa Ishkaliyyat al-Ta‘mim”, Al-Mustaqbal
al-Arabi (August 1994), No. 186, pp. 38-58.
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“Harakat al-Islam
fi Muwajahat al-markaziyyah al-Gharbiyyah al-`Alamiyya”, Qira’at Siyasiyyah (Summer 1994), vol 4, No. 3, pp. 119-134.
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“Jadaliyyat
al-Ikhtilaf al-‘Aqadi wa al-Wahdah, al-Siyasiyah”, Al-Insan (Ramadan 1414/February 1994), Vol. 3, No., 11, pp. 57-70.
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“Al-Dawlah
al-Islamiyyah bayn al-Itlaq al-Mabda’i wa al-Taqyid al-Namudhaji”, al-Mustaqbal al-Arabi, Beirut,
Lebanon (November 1993), No. 178, pp. 83-106.
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Al-Harakah al-Islamiyyah fi Mir’at Ahdath
al-Khalij in al-Harakah al-Islamiyyah fi Zil
al-Tahawulat al-Dawliyah wa Azmat al-Khalij, edited by Ahmad Yusuf
(Chicago: United Association for
Studies and Research, 1992) pp. 211-34.
CONFERENCES
AND SEMINARS
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“Islamophobia:
Prejudice and Strategy,” the Union of Non-Governmental Organizations of the
Muslim World (UNIW), International Conference on Islamophobia, Istanbul,
Turkey, December 7-9, 2007.
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“Islamophobia:
A Call to Confronting a Creeping Decease,” the Center for Christian Muslim
Understanding, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, September 18, 2007.
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“Religious
Devotion and Political Loyalty,” Michigan State University, Islam and Muslim
Citizenship in Non-Muslim Liberal Democracies, East Lansing, Michigan, April
20-21, 2007.
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“Islam and
Religious Diversity,” World Peace Forum 2006, Vancouver, Canada, June 26, 2006.
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“Cultural Challenges to Democratic Reform in
Syria,” Center for the Study of Islam
and Democracy, Washington DC, April 14, 2006
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“Theories of
Just War,” National War Academy, Washington DC, 2005.
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“US Foreign
Policy and National Security,” American Council for the Study of Islamic
Societies, William and Mary, Washington DC, March 4, 2002.
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“The Universal
and Particular in Human Rights Discourse,” Letter to the President: The Islamic
World and US Foreign Policy, Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding,
Georgetown University Wye River Plantation, Maryland, April 14, 2002.
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“Islam, Jihad,
and Peace,” In Multiple Voices: Challenges and Opportunities for Islamic
Peacebuilding After September 11, Joan B. Kroc Institute, University of
Notre Dame, April 12-13, 2002.
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"Islam
and the Secular State," Center for the Study of Islam and Democracy,
Annual Conference, Georgetown University, Washington DC, April 7, 2001.
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“Postmodernism
and the Future of Modern Civilization,” 29th AMSS Annual Conference, Georgetown
University, Washington DC, October 14-16, 2000.
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“Human Rights
and Islamic Legal Reform,” American Political Science Association, Marriott
Wardman, Washington DC, September 3, 2000.
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“Is there a
Future for Democracy in the Muslim World?” Center for the Study of Islam
and Democracy, Middle East Studies Association (MESA), Washington DC, 19
November 1999.
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"Human
Rights and Cultural Reform in Contemporary Muslim Society: From Hegemonic
Discourse to Cross-Cultural Dialogue", the Twenty-Eighth Annual Conference
of the Association of Muslim Social Scientists, Leesburg, Virginia, 29-31
October, 1999
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“The Cultural
Roots of Science”, International
Conference on Values and Attitudes in Science and Technology (VAST 96),
International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 6 September
1996.
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“Patterns of Development: The Muslim Historical experience”, International Conference on Comprehensive
Development of Muslim Countries from an Islamic Perspective. Jointly
organized by Islamic Development Bank, International Institute of Islamic
Thought, and International Islamic University Malaysia, August 1994.
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“Islam in a
Global Order: Priorities for Concerted
Action”, organized jointly by the International
Islamic University and UMMI Foundation, Malaysia, October 1993.
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“Economic Dilemma: Between Prosperity and Justice”, the Ninety Sixth Annual Meeting of Michigan Academy of Science, Arts,
and Letters, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, March 1992.
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“Nationalism
in Mixed Areas”, the Twentieth Annual
Conference of the Association of Muslim Social Scientist, Detroit,
Michigan, October 1991.
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“Islamic Law and Society”, the Eighteenth
Annual Conference of the Association of Muslim Social Scientists, Brockport,
New York, October 1989.
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“Modern
Islamic Movement: The Case of Egypt”, the Seventeenth Annual Conference of the
Association of Muslim Social Scientist, Des Moines Iowa, October, 1988.
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“War and Peace
in Islam”, the Sixteenth Annual
Conference of the Association of Muslim Social Scientist, Plainfield,
Indiana, October 1987.
(Arabic
Selection)
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“Fi al Khitab
al Hadathi wa al Takamul al Ma‘rifi,” du Cangres de l’Association des
Chercheurs Musulmans de France, Paris, France, May 2002.
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“Al Ummah
waddawla al Rissaliyyah”. Conference on Contemporary Islamic Political
Thought and Civilization: Issues and Implications, International Islamic
University Malaysia, 25-26 April 1998.
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“Nahwa
Manhajiyyah Usuliyyah lil Darasat al-Insaniyyah”, Mu’tamar ‘Ulum al-Jami‘at, jointly organized by Jordanian Universities,
Jam‘iyat al-Buhuth wa al-Dirasat, and the International Institute of Islamic
Thought, Amman, Jordan, August 1994.
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“Al-harakah
al-Islamiyyah wa Azmatul Khalij”, United
Association for Studies and Research, Herndon, Virgina, July 1991.
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“Al Itar
al-Nazar Linizam al-Islam al-Siyasi”,
International Institute of Islamic Thought, Herndon, Virginia, 1990.
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“Roots of
Political Violence,” College Historical Society,” Dublin, Ireland, April 4,
2007.
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“God and
Country: The Moral Obligations of Citizenship,” Annual ISNA Convention,
Rosemont, IL, September 2, 2006
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“Towards an Islamic Tradition of Human Rights,” Religious
Council of Singapore, Singapore, August 4, 2006
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“Islam and
Democracy,” Asian Foundation, Manila, Philippines, September 2003.
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“Understanding
Islam: Challenges to Democracy and Diversity,” 7th Annual Journalism
Conference, Regent University, Alexandria, VA, February 2002.
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"Islam
and Human Rights," Department of Political Science, University of Taxes,
Arlington, Texas, June 25, 2001.
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"Overcoming
the Secular Religious Divide: Islam's Contribution to Civilization,"
Association of Muslim Social Scientists Regional Conference, Dallas, Texas,
June 22, 2001.
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"Poverty
and Capital-Centered Global Policy: Towards a Human-Centered Developmental
Model," Muslim Cultural Heritage Program, Massachusetts Institute of
Technology (MIT), Boston, MA, April 14, 2001.
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"Human
Rights and the Imperative of Cultural Mediation," A Penal on International
Human Rights Regime, organized by Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights,
Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, DC, February 18, 2001.
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“Political
Efficacy, Moral Autonomy, and Islam,” American Muslims: Toward Engagement and
Empowerment, Westchester American Muslim Association, Bronxville, New
York, October 1, 2000.
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“American
Muslims and Globalization: Challenges and Opportunities,” ISNA 37th Annual
Convention, Chicago, September 1-3, 2000.
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“Globalization:
Trends and Possibilities,” Re-Imagining Politics and Society at the Millennium:
Creating a Caring, Ethical, and Sustainable World, the Foundation for
Ethics and Meaning, New York City, May 18-20, 2000.
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“Religion and
Politics in Malaysia” America, Islam, and the New Millennium Conference,
jointly organized by the United Association for Studies and Research
and the Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, Georgetown
University, Washington DC, 26-28 April 2000.
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“An Integrated Model of Scientific Inquiry,”
Tokyo University and Kyoto University, Japan, 28 and 29 June 1997.
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“An Integrated
Model of Scientific Inquiry”, Universitas Andalas, Padang, Indonesia, 12 June
1997.
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“The Abrahamic
Legacy”, organized by The Islamic Trust Fund and The Islamic Schools of
Victoria, Melbourne, Australia, April
27, 1997.
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“The Role of
Religion in the Post-Modern World,” panelist in the IIITM Monthly Forum with
John Esposito, International Islamic University Malaysia, February 6 , 1997.
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“Structure and Dynamics of Social
Development”, International Islamic Forum for Science, Technology, and Human
Resources Development (IIFTIHAR), Jakarta, Indonesia 5 - 8 December 1996.
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“Modern Social Sciences: Is there a Crisis”,
Prince of Songkla University, Pattani, Thailand, 7 September 1996.
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“Contemporary
Middle East Politics”, Lecture Series, Institute of Diplomacy and International
Relations”, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 5 June 1996.
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“An
Introduction to Usul al-Fiqh and Ijtihad in Islam”, Lecture Series on Islam,
ABIM, Kuala Lumpur, 26 May 1996.
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“Islam and
Development,” Mindanao State University, Marawi City, Philippines, 15 December
1996.
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“Islam and the
Civilization,” Islamic Research Institute,
Islamabad, Pakistan, 27 November 1995.
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“Islam and
Fanaticism,” Institute Kefahaman Islam Malaysia (IKIM), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,
13 September 1995.
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“Islam and
Civilization,” Department of Political Science, Aligarh Muslim University,
Aligarh, India, March 1995.
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“Islam and
global Order”, Department of political Science, Jamia Milliah Islamiah, New
Delhi, March 1995.
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Guest of
Honor, Workshop on Epistemology from and Islamic perspective, Institute of
Objective Studies, New Delhi, January 1995.
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“The Gulf
Crisis and Middle East Regional Stability,” Detroit Northwest Business
Association, Detroit, Michigan, 12 January 1991.
COURSES TAUGHT
Leadership Development Center
(2003-present)
·
Peace Building and Conflict Resolution
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Leadership and Political Culture
George Washington University, Department of
Anthropology (2001-2002)
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Cultures of the Middle East
International Islamic University,
Department of Political Science, Malaysia
(1992-99)
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Methodologies
of Political Science
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Comparative
Politics
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International
Political Economy
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Ethnic
Politics in Malaysia
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Islamic
Political Thought and Institutions
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Post-Soviet
Politics
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Contemporary
Islamic Political Thought
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Contemporary
Islamic Political Thought (Arabic)
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Theories of
Political Development
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Research
Methodology
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Issues in
Contemporary Islamic Movement
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Issues in
Western Political Thought
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American
Government
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American
Governmental System
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Ethics and
Public Policy
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Political
Ideologies
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World Politics
TELEVISION AND RADIO
INTERVIEWS (Selection)
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Fox and
Friends, Pope’s Statement on Islam, interview by Kiran Chetry and Tiki
Barber, September 18, 2006.
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Al-Hura TV, Syrian National Salvation Front Declaration,
June 23, 2006
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News
Interview, David Asman, Fox News, August 2, 2005.
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Documentary on
Jerusalem, Day of Discovery, PAX TV, December 2005.
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News Interview,
Wolf Blitzer, CNN News, Washington DC, October 29, 2003.
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"Should
the War in Afghanistan Continue During Ramadan?," A & Q, CNN,
Washington, DC, November 9, 2001.
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"War in
Afghanistan," A & Q, CNN, Washington, DC, November 5, 2001.
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"American
Muslim Response to September 1," Interview, Middle East TV (MBC), October
31, 2001.
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"Anti-Terrorism
Legislation," IBN Radio, Washington, DC, October 24, 2001.
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"Just
War," Hello America, Voice of America, October 23, 2001.
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"Attacks
on America," Hello America, Voice of America, September 11, 2001.
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"Arab
Renaissance: Challenges and Achievements," [Al Nahdah Al Arabiyyah:
Injazat wa Tahadiyat] Channel 2, Syrian
TV, Damascus, Syria, August 27, 2001
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"Dialogue
Among Civilizations," Iqra, Rabat, Morocco, August 14, 2001.
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“World
Economic Forum” IBN Radio, Washington DC, January 30, 2001.
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“The Effects of Globalization of the Muslim World” Live Dialogue, Islam Online, Washington DC, January 24,
2001.
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“Globalization
and Its Impact on Muslim Countries,” with Imad Ahmad, IBN Radio,
Washington DC, January 18, 2001.
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“Democracy and
Islam,” with Radwan Masmoudi, Hello America, voice of America,
Washington DC, December 26, 2000.
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“Fuel Crisis,”
with Thomas Staulffer, Global Exchange, Voice of America Network,
Washington DC, September 21, 2000.
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“OPEC and Oil
Price Fluctuations,” ANN TV, Washington, DC. September 19, 2000. “The Future of
Syria Under Bashar Al Assad,” Live Dialogue, Islam Online, Washington
DC, June 16, 2000.
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“Globalization
and Economic Injustice.” Radio Islam, Chicago, April 2000.
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“Terrorism”
ANA TV, Washington, DC, February 2000.
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“Globalization
and Developmental Prospects of Arab Countries”, Radio WZNK, Detroit, Michigan,
22 March 2000.
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“Terrorism”,
ANA TV, Washington, DC, February 2000.
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“Globalization,
WTO, and the Center for Balanced Development, Radio WZNK, Detroit, Michigan, 1
December 1999.
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“Islam and the
West”, Global, Radio and Television
Malaysia (TV2), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 28 April 1996.
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“Asian
Democracy”, Global, Radio and
Television Malaysia (TV2), Kuala Lumpur, 4 February 1996.
·
“The Concept of Wealth in Islam”, Pedoman, Radio and Television Malaysia
(TV2), Kuala Lumpur 23 March 1995.
Curriculum Vitae
Last
update 2/2/2008