Forward Thinking hold roundtable: "The impact of the ISIS phenomenon and recent developments in the MENA region on British Muslim Communities", 25th March 2015

Forward Thinking convened a roundtable discussion exploring the impact of the ISIS phenomenon and, more broadly, recent developments in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, on British Muslim Communities.  The meeting was an open discussion, bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds, including: representatives from the British Muslim Community, members of civil society, the media, parliamentarians, and representatives from the international community, to explore the underlying challenges, potential consequences and appropriate responses.Several themes were explored in particular depth, including trying to understand the reasons behind young people leaving the UK to fight in Iraq and Syria; debates on current British policies around preventing extremism – identifying criticisms and successes;  and the impact of British policies in the Middle East and North Africa upon Muslim Communities.