9/11 15 Years Later: Where Are We Now?

September 13, 2016

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Fifteen years ago on September 11, 2001, the United States suffered the deadliest terrorist attack in modern history. World affairs were profoundly affected by this event; subsequent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan led to the destabilization of the Middle East and a migrant crisis that has led to sharp rises in Islamophobia and nativist politics in the West. New terrorist groups like ISIS have emerged and dominate headlines for their brutal tactics and their political threat to global stability.

While the aftermath of 9/11 has been tumultuous, positive developments have also emerged. Religious institutions have taken active roles in world affairs to advance the common good, and interfaith efforts aimed at developing understanding and fostering peace have grown in strength and number. Berkley Forum asks contributors to assess the positive developments seen in religion and world affairs since 9/11. Where have we seen the most movement toward peace and reconciliation since September 11? What role have religious actors and organizations played in moving the world in this positive direction? How has the relationship between governmental and religious entities developed since 9/11 in ways that fosters cooperation, cross-cultural and interfaith understanding, and economic and political growth and stability?

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