Robin Wright – Salafis

David chats with Robin Wright about her New York Times article titled “Don’t Fear All Islamists, Fear Salafis.” This article seeks to debunk myths about the modern Islamic culture throughout the Middle East by highlighting some of the trends of different sects of Muslims. Highlighted are the Salafis, the ultraconservative Sunni Muslims whose literal interpretation rejects modern culture and the secular world outside of the Islamic faith.

Original Air Date: 08-30-2012

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