Takeaways:
- Islam is a religion, while Islamism is a political ideology that seeks to use Islamic symbols, laws, and traditions to reorder government, law, and society.
- The Islamist threat has evolved from violent attacks to institutional infiltration through civil society.
- Mass, unvetted Muslim immigration without assimilation policies risks creating parallel societies and security vulnerabilities.
- Lessons from Europe show failed integration can erode social cohesion and fuel political backlash.
- To counter the threat of political Islam or Islamism, firm policies: strict border control, ideological vetting, mandatory assimilation, and steadfast protection of free speech.
- Law enforcement must be freed from constraints that limit counter radicalization efforts online and offline.
- Foreign aid should be prioritzed to stabilize nearby regions so refugees can be helped in the Middle East (in their home country or another) without full resettlement to America.
- Political Islamist organizations should face revocation of not for profit status, fundraising, and active involvement with our public institutions.