CIAO DATE: 10/2009
July 2009
The Washington Institute for Near East Policy
The United States currently has an exceptional opportunity to create a new framework for engaging Muslim communities worldwide. As the new administration aims to counter the narratives of the past and break down existing stereotypes, President Barack Obama has set a tone of innovation and engagement based on "mutual interest and mutual respect." This fresh approach inspired Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to establish the Office of the Special Representative to Muslim Communities (OSRMC).
Resource link: Muslim Engagement: The Obama Administration's Approach [PDF] - 11K