Many have a limited view of the Middle East and Muslim culture, especially those who get most of their information via coverage of wars or political unrest. The Muslim world represents an array of cultures, societies and political views. Four local colleges have joined forces to educate Northeast Ohioans about Muslims and the Middle East and to foster conversation.
Pete W. Moore, department of political science, Case Western Reserve University
Neda A. Zawahri, department of political science Cleveland State University
Joshua Stacher, department of political science, Kent State University
Rami Khouri, Director, Issam Fares Institute of Public Policy and International Affairs, American University of Beirut