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“Again and again, when Westerners are perceived as denigrating Muhammad, the Koran, or Islam, Islamists demonstrate, riot or kill.”

Quote by Daniel Pipes

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Daniel Pipes, born on September 9, 1949, is an American historian whose research focuses on Middle Eastern history, politics, and Islam, particularly the rise and development of Islamic fundamentalism. Pipes' extensive writings analyze and offer insights into various aspects of the Middle East. more

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