Government Advisory Initiative on Islam and Integration

The Government Advisory Initiative on Islam and Integration provides targeted policy and strategic advice to governments, institutions and political leaders on especially sensitive questions regarding Muslim engagement and communications. While primarily focused on Europe, this project has facilitated a transatlantic exchange of experiences which has led to requests by the US government to undertake strategic work on countering violent extremism.

 Prior Events 

 Inclusive Citizenship in Europe

21 - 22 February 2008, Slovenia

Requested by Slovenia’s Foreign Minister, Dr. Dimitrij Rupel, the Institute co-organised an informal high-level meeting of European foreign ministers, policy makers, experts and Muslim community leaders. More

Background Paper

European Advisory Group: Transatlantic Dialogue Workshop II 

28 - 29 June 2007, Washington DC

ISD and the Migration Policy Institute hosted a group of experts and policy makers from Europe and the US to assess the drivers of radicalisation and the variety of  strategies and responses available to counter this trend. More

Agenda

Islam and Muslims in the World Today

4 - 5 June 2007, London

At the request of Downing Street and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, ISD advised on participation, content and follow up to this Downing Street led project. More

European Advisory Group: Transatlantic Dialogue Workshop I

22 March 2007, Berlin

Organised with Migration Policy Institute and Bertelsmann Foundation this workshop brought together government and media experts to exchange experiences with regards to government engagement with Muslim communities. More

Agenda

'Fireside Chat' with Ayaan Hirsi Ali

1 February 2007, London

Ayaan Hirsi Ali, the Dutch feminist, writer and politician, met with other key political and media figures for an off-the-record exchange of views about integration experiences of Muslims in Holland, the UK and the US. More