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June 2, 2009

Muslims Seek Actionable Plans in Obama's Upcoming Address, Duke Professor Says

Muslims worldwide will closely monitor President Obama’s address from Egypt Thursday, looking for assurances that the Obama administration will continue its efforts to substantively engage with the Muslim world, says a Duke University sociologist.

“President Obama is going to have to lay out some actionable plans with a clear time-line for carrying them through with regard to withdrawal from Iraq, the Middle East peace process and engagement with Muslims worldwide,” said Jen’nan Read, an associate professor of sociology and global health at Duke.  Read more on the Duke Office of News and Communications website.

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