- Globalization (1) (remove) - East African Muslims After 9/11
(2005) - Much has been said about 9/11, but little research has
been done on the impact the events had on Africa. This paper
explores how Muslims in East Africa view the terrorist attacks
of 9/11. Particular attention will be given to the case of
Kenya. What were the effects and consequences of 9/11 for Muslim
communities there? How do they perceive the "war on terrorism",
how did the changing configuration of geopolitics in the
aftermath of 9/11 affect their lives and attitudes? What are the
future prospects of Christian- Muslim understanding in East
Africa? The paper argues that the initial sentiment of sympathy
with the victims has been replaced by the rise of anti-American
attitudes among the East African Muslim population. Although
this tendency will probably continue as long as policy makers
think of anti-Americanism in terms of an "image problem", the
impact of 9/11 on East Africa will in the long run not depend on
global issues, but on the