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Originally posted by _Opi_
Yeah, but I fail to see how Arabian news represents us muslims in other parts of the world...especially in North America.
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The strategic issue in the War on Terror is the nations that are economically disconnected from the rest of the world. There is virtually no direct foreign investment in these nations, and oil really doesn't count. Which nations are they? Its Arabs. How is radical disent manifested in these nations? In the name of Islam. Where do they get their popular support? From Muslims, especially through Arabian media outlets. Terrorism always relies on PR, and moderate Muslims have remained relatively silent. They are under attack as much as anyone else.
How will this be resolved? By direct foreign investement so that these nations can be integrated into the modern world. When will this happen? When its safe for foreign investment in these nations. When will it be safe? When foreign nationals are no longer kidnapped and capital is not blown up. Also when there is an educated population that can both participate in the global economy, as well as fight Islamic radicals.
A weapon against Modernity is Arab media, and it is Islamic in conotation. Non-Arab muslims are not really challanging this, so Arabian news represents Muslims by default. Because of all of this, it is very relevant in North America.
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