Al-Qauda's Prospects Nov 19, 2009
Historians such as Bernard Lewis have written volumes on the Islamic world's cultural, historical, economic and political problems. Lewis' "What Went Wrong?" published in 2001, provided an extensive treatment of the great decline afflicting Middle Eastern Muslims. (Townhall.com)
Writing through the rubble Nov 10, 2009
This blind spot is ironic, considering that the central role played by shame and honor in Arab culture is an important part of the theories of the best-known neoconservative intellectual, Bernard Lewis, who has argued that Arab/Muslim humiliation over their failure to keep up with the West is the driving force behind Islamist radicalism. There's some truth in this. (Salon)
The Many Faces of Europe Oct 29, 2009
Three years ago, Princeton University Middle East scholar Bernard Lewis said that, thanks to immigration and Europe's low birthrate, Western Europe will have Muslim majorities by the end of the century: "Europe will be part of the Arab West, the Maghreb." He's not alone. The fear of a Eurabia (capital: Londonistan) populated by poor, angry, fervent Muslims is gaining ground. (Time.com)
Calvin's wowser label not deserved Sep 14, 2009
(In these days of unfettered capitalism's disgrace it is easy to forget how successful it has been in building a prosperous West - according to Orientalist Bernard Lewis it was a key reason the West surpassed Islam in power after the 17th century. Calvin played a vital role in developing the ideas of religious freedom, the importance of the individual conscience, the separation of church and state and certain human rights that we take for granted. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Friends and Foes Jul 31, 2009
Historian Bernard Lewis has observed that a nation can make few mistakes worse than this: to be "harmless as an enemy, and treacherous as a friend." Is that a fair characterization of American foreign policy under the Obama administration. Start with Honduras which has been a stable and valuable American ally for two decades. (Townhall.com)
Where has 'torture' coverage gone? Jun 16, 2009
Pick up some books written by Bernard Lewis, Daniel Pipes, Walid Phares, Joel Rosenberg and any number of authors. " In the Know wrote on Jun 14, 2009 12:12 AM:" To Halatbis: I can't believe that you Republicans support Americans torturing people. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
UN Council Approves Proposal to Protect Islam From Criticism Apr 16, 2009
Europe, already in an accomodationist mood, would slide even further into the Eurabia scenario described by Bernard Lewis, among others. Muslims would be treated as a separate, and to some degree, privileged category and the Christian civilization, Winston Churchill argued we must defend, will have engaged in a form of preemptive surrender. (Human Events Online)
Why the US can't bully Iran Mar 25, 2009
Assurances given by advisers like Bernard Lewis, Fouad Ajami and Ahmed Chalabi regarding the reaction of Iraqis to the US invasion undoubtedly encouraged the George W Bush administration to take advantage of the "unresolved conflict with Iraq", as stated by vice president Dick Cheney's Project for the New American Century group, and attack Iraq in 2003. Those experts, Iraqi opposition groups and individuals all saw the celebrations coming after the fall of Saddam Hussein. (Asia Times Online)
Roger Cohen: Iran, Jews and pragmatism Mar 16, 2009
While Bernard Lewis, in a recent article in Foreign Affairs, posits an epochal clash between "Islamic theocracy and liberal democracy" whose outcome will be decisive, I don't see any victor in this fight. Rather, beyond the regional autocratic model, a variety of compromises between the two forces will emerge, as in Iran. (International Herald Tribune)
Ocean lines themes let passengers share interest Feb 7, 2009
Pundits such as Bernard Lewis and Rich Lowry would be on board with her, it said. These are my rock stars, said Dewenter, who soon booked passage on the 2004 sailing over the objections of her friends. (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
