What is the Obama administration going to use to use to replace "Islamic radicalism" in foreign policy?

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The Obama administration is going to replace the "Bush Doctrine" language that refers to "Islamic radicalism".  He feels that it is too harsh and offends the vast majority of peaceful Muslims.  It's not coming out for some time, so let's speculate what will replace it.  

Yes, my crystal ball is broken too.  Just trying to give them some ideas that they can use.

Check out this news article for details.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_terrorism_rhetoric

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

"Religion of Peace Enthusiasts"

defunktory · Answer

Very good question, and well-formulated.

I agree that offending decent, peaceful people who happen to belong to a particular faith is undesirable. Lets just leave religion out of the rhetoric. Better language would be 'militant radicals' or 'political terrorists.' 

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e · Answer

I don't think it should offend muslims. It might be because the way the media and some politicians are using the word and leads to anti-muslim sentiments and racism towards muslims. if someone blows themselves up in the name of the islamic god, then that person is a terrorist/criminal who is also, undeniably, a radical islamist. muslims have become visible to the west after 911 and the events surrounding 911 are what shaped a lot of people's perceptions towards all muslims. i think it may be to tackle possible racism.

A. E. Moreira · Answer

Just "terrorism" or "radicalism" (or the like) without "Islamic". The implication is that state-sponsored terrorism is being fought and not a religion.

For example, instead of "Islamic radicalism", the word "radicalism" would be used.

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What is the Obama administration going to use to use to replace "Islamic radicalism" in foreign policy?

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