Исламофобия. От конфронтации к сотрудничеству: предстоящие задачи

Исламофобия. От конфронтации к сотрудничеству: предстоящие задачи

İhsanoğly Ekmeleddin

Islamophobia: From Confrontation to Cooperation, the Task Ahead

Translator: I. Polyanicheva

Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences

Москва, 2016, 367 p.

This urgent and timely book by E. Ihsanoğlu expands the scope of understanding of Islam and its influence in international relations. Issues of the position and role of the Islamic world in the system of modern international relations came to the forefront of global policy. Islamophobia is an integral part of these complex problems. It is one of the most pressing and painful phenomena of modern life. The monograph by Prof. Ekmeleddin Ihsanoğlu is devoted to this complicated topic. The author is a well-known political and public figure in Turkey, a diplomat, scientist of world renown, an honorary member of many universities and academies. He has published numerous books, articles, and researches. The special value of this book lies in the fact that the epistemological roots and sources of Islamophobia are based on the extensive research material and profound analysis. The phenomenon of Islamophobia, in the opinion of the author, is one of the most dangerous challenges to the modern civilized world. The author draws an extremely relevant conclusion. He considers that the basis of Islamophobia is not many negative stereotypes, and not oven a phobia, but first of all it is an organized campaign of certain political forces. Based on their own interests, they seek to provoke in society suspiciousness and hatred towards Islam and Muslims. The struggle with discrimination and intolerance against Muslims is a major issue, to which the author attaches the paramount importance. Prof. Ehmeleddin Ihsanoğlu calls upon all States to take concrete steps to create an atmosphere of religious tolerance, respect and peace. He suggests eight points that can be regarded as a milestone turn from confrontation to cooperation in the eradication of Islamophobia and other forms of discrimination based on religion or belief. The book is lively, even passionate. The author often departs from academic description including into the text his own impressions and feelings. The book is written by easily understandable language, it is not overburdened with terminology, and so it is easy to read, in one breath. This work is of great interest for politicians, diplomats, scientists, as well as for a wide range of readers.