Ed Husain
Ed Husain Discusses His New Book: “Among the Mosques: A Journey Through Muslim Britain”
Summary
Ed Husain is a British writer and political advisor and in this session, Carly Maisel discusses his background, including his foray into Islamist extremism, as documented in his book “The Islamist” (2007). The conversation explores his experiences globally, the correlation between extreme speech and violence, and his subsequent shift away from extremism. His recent book, “Among the Mosques: A Journey Across Muslim Britain” (2021), is inspired by Brexit and aimed at understanding the concerns around identity and immigration, particularly related to Muslims and mosques in the UK.
Ed Husain
Ed Husain is a British writer and political advisor who has worked with leaders and governments across the world. He is an adjunct professor at Georgetown University in Washington, DC, and has held senior fellowships at think tanks in London and New York, including at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). Ed is the author of The Islamist (2007) and The House of Islam: A Global History (2018). His writing has been shortlisted for the George Orwell Prize. A regular contributor to the Spectator magazine, he has appeared on the BBC and CNN and has written for the Telegraph, the Times, the New York Times, the Guardian, and other publications.
Carly Maisel
Carly Maisel is the global CEO of Kirsh Philanthropies.