This chapter sets the scene for the securitization stories by providing a historical backdrop to the interaction between Germany, Britain, France, and Islam, tracing key moments from the early twentieth century to the present day. It critiques Edward Said’s Orientalism for overlooking the distinct experiences of Germany and expands the analysis beyond colonial ties to include Europe’s varying geostrategic interests. This chapter offers a nuanced view of Europe’s long-standing engagement with what was once called “the Orient”.

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Islam and Western Europe from the “Eastern Question” to the “Muslim Question”: Competing Histories

  • Jeanne Prades

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This chapter sets the scene for the securitization stories by providing a historical backdrop to the interaction between Germany, Britain, France, and Islam, tracing key moments from the early twentieth century to the present day. It critiques Edward Said’s Orientalism for overlooking the distinct experiences of Germany and expands the analysis beyond colonial ties to include Europe’s varying geostrategic interests. This chapter offers a nuanced view of Europe’s long-standing engagement with what was once called “the Orient”.