Islam, Constitutions, and Durable Democracy: The Cases Of Iraq and Afghanistan

"Islam, Constitutions and Durable Democracy: The Cases of Iraq & Afghanistan" focused on the fragile democratic experiments in these two countries. In Iraq, sectarian conflict abetted by foreign terrorists is putting enormous pressure on a weak governing coalition. In Afghanistan, a resurgent Taliban is challenging the writ of Kabul's democratic government. The event looked to address what roles the two countries' respective constitutions, written by nationals but brokered by the United States, are playing in preserving and strengthening democracy. The event was moderated by Professor Thomas Farr, and speakers included Robert P. George, William L. Saunders, Jr., Professor Muqtedar Khan, and Intisar Rabb.

This event was co-sponsored by the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs, the Luce/SFS Program on Religion and international Affairs, and the Prince Alwaleed Bin-Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding.