Calls for Dialogue & Cooperation

"A Balanced Strategy"

"A Balanced Strategy"

By Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates
Published by Foreign Affairs, January/February 2009
What is dubbed the war on terror is, in grim reality, a prolonged, worldwide irregular campaign -- a struggle between the forces of violent extremism and those of moderation...But over the long term, the United States cannot kill or capture its way to victory...It will take the patient accumulation of quiet successes over a long time to discredit and defeat extremist movements and their ideologies.

President Obama's Inaugural Address

President Obama's Inaugural Address

President Obama
"To the Muslim world, we seek a new way forward, based on mutual interest and mutual respect...."

"Voices of America: U.S. Public Diplomacy for the 21st Century

"Voices of America: U.S. Public Diplomacy for the 21st Century

By the Brookings Institution
Americans themselves are our greatest national asset. Educating, engaging and empowering our own citizens at home and abroad, will do much to underscore the diligent efforts of our government, regain a climate of mutual trust and respect, and rebuild America's image in the eyes of the world.

A Christian response to 'A Common Word between Us and You'

A Christian response to 'A Common Word between Us and You'

Published by Yale University

"A Common Word Between Us and You"

"A Common Word Between Us and You"

Published by ACommonWord.com
A Muslim statement in favor of cooperation as a step towards peace and a Christian response.

Speech of Ekmeleddin Ihsanogl

Speech of Ekmeleddin Ihsanogl

By Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, Secretary General of the Organization of the Islamic Conference, September 19, 2007