He is a prominent figure in the debate over Islamism For many, he is the first person to explain Islam not just as a personal faith but also as a historical, political, and legal system.  In a nutshell, he points out what, in retrospect, is now evident to all who study the topic.  Islam [...]

Quick Review from Political Islam 101 Political Islam (Islamism) applies Islamic doctrine to politics, governance, law, 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 the Center for the Study of Political Islam International (CSPII) (2006). Uses a [...]

Trilogy - the three primary Islamic Sacred Texts Dr. Bill Warner is known for a simple, structured framework, or lens, that introduces the “Trilogy” of Islam’s sacred texts. The idea is clear: if you want to understand Islam not just as a faith but also as a civilization and political system, you need to [...]

Lorenzo Vidino’s “Muslim Brotherhood Organizations in America: Goals, Ideologies, and Strategies” His article examines how Muslim Brotherhood (also known by the Arabic term "Ikhwan") - 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 [...]