“Muslims in Western Europe and the United States,” written by CGP Senior Fellow  Myriam Francois, and Bethsabée Souris examines issues of integration faced by Muslims in Europe and the United States. The report highlights some of the major lessons learned from Europe with suggestions for thought leaders in the United States. Fear and hostility toward Muslims has risen in the United States and Europe since the early 2000s. Muslims in Europe face challenges that have led to their marginalization, feelings of alienation and, in some cases, the rise of extremism. Muslims in the United States are facing similar difficulties albeit to a lesser extent. The worry is that the marginalization of some within the community could open it up to increased discrimination and subsequent alienation. Therefore, the United States should work to prevent this by reaching out to those that are marginalized. The United States should draw on the measures European countries have already taken to curb Muslim alienation while remembering America’s historical success in integrating its immigrant communities.

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