Publication
2010
Over the last few years, tensions have arisen over the cultural, religious, and physical “space” of Islam in Europe. This article explores how governments deal with such debates by examining the “Face of Mohammed” cartoon crisis in Denmark, the “Fitna” film in Holland, and the ban on minaret construction in Switzerland. The analysis shows how the tensions tend to decrease when governments create opportunities for actors to discuss their fears, hopes, and values. In contrast, tensions tend to escalate if governments are closely associated with the parties who are politicizing Islam, if basic values are invoked, and if only legal means are used to deal with differences.
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Author | Simon J A Mason, Abbas Aroua, Annika Åberg |
Series | CSS Mediation Resources |
Publisher | Center for Security Studies (CSS) |
Copyright | © 2010 Simon J A Mason, Abbas Aroua, Annika Åberg, Center for Security Studies, ETH Zurich and Cordoba Foundation, Geneva |