[20080509]RS22873_非洲的伊斯兰教.pdf

1 Brennan M. Kraxberger, “The United States and Africa: Shifting Geopolitics in an Age ofTerror,” Africa Today, fall 2005, pp. 47-68.2 U.S. Department of State, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Todd Moss,“Africa: An Emerging Strategic Partner,” press release, March 18, 2008.Order Code RS22873May 9, 2008Islam in AfricaHussein D. HassanInformation Research SpecialistKnowledge Services GroupSummaryThe attacks on U.S. soil on September 11, 2001, coupled with the rise of militanttransnational Islamism, have prompted both the Bush Administration and the U.S.Congress to reassess foreign policy in Africa and to begin to give considerable attentionto Africas Muslim populations and its failed and failing states. Some experts havenoted that Africas failing and failed states may serve as a breeding ground forterrorists.1 In response to terrorist threats, the United States, in partnership withcountries across Africa, has developed a range of strategies to help regional governmentsface the challenge of terror. Since September 11, 2001, the size of U.S. diplomaticmissions in sub-Saharan African countries with large Muslim populations has increased.Presently, there are 45 a