To militant Islamists, the expulsion of the Soviets was just the prelude to purging the entire Islamic world of infidels. — Gilles Kepel Copy Share Image
Muslim citizens should never be classified according to their creed, origin, ancestry or culture. After all, I don't define my political or social position… — Gilles Kepel Copy Share Image
In the Arab mindset, democratization may not be an exclusively negative term. But it's associated closely with American policies and the occupation of Iraq. — Gilles Kepel Copy Share Image
The Americans view the democratization of the Middle East as the route to peace. — Gilles Kepel Copy Share Image
To militant Islamists, the expulsion of the Soviets was just the prelude to purging the entire Islamic world of infidels. — Gilles Kepel Copy Share Image
