Lorenzo Vidino’s “Muslim Brotherhood Organizations in America: Goals, Ideologies, and Strategies” His article examines how Muslim Brotherhood (MB)–linked groups in the United States have built influence, shaped public perceptions, and exploited institutional blind spots within the U.S. government. The article’s starting point is instructive: Washington elites once embraced Abdul Rahman Alamoudi — founder of [...]

What is Political Islam? Definition: Political Islam (Islamism) applies Islamic doctrine to politics, governance, and social identity. Origins: Traces to the early 20th century, notably the Muslim Brotherhood (1928) and the 1979 Iranian Revolution. Dr. Bill Warner: Founder of Center for the Study of Political Islam International (CSPII) (2006). Uses a “kafir-centric” and data-driven [...]