Eurabia: The Euro-Arab Axis

A hallmark book on the relation between the Arab World and Europe, best compared as a dysfunctional marriage where one (the Arab World) imposes its will on the other (Europe).After the Oil Crisis of 1973, Europe embarked on a grand series of Dialogues that would result in economic, political and cultural cooperation with the Arab World. Cooperation is somewhat of a misnomer though, since in every area, the imposition was forced by the Arab World, as becomes clear from this document.Under a muslim regime, any non-muslim is by rule of Sharia subjected to a Dhimmi role. This means the non-muslim must pay considerable taxes to its overlord and is subjected to a range of degrading and imposing rules. The author, Bat Ye'or, describes how the Dialogues resulted in Europe as an entity taking on the Dhimmi role by voluntarily subjecting to Dhimmi regulations; following the political lead of the Arab World (hate of America, Israel and Jews), paying considerable sums of money (subsidies in EU-speak, Jizya under islam), erasing its own culture and history (elevating Islam).No area of public life seems to be untouched; education curriculums are rewritten to cater for the positive contributions of Islam to European civilization. The discourse leaves no room for dissenters claiming there is no such influence. Andalusia was no enlightened Islam, on the contrary. It was hardcore Maliki islam, with full dhimmitude impositions on non-muslims. Ostracism is certain for those who dare to challenge the common wisdom, though. The media continues to propagandize; Israel is the new Nazi Germany, whereas the 'freedom fighters' of 'Palestine' are just that. Terrorist are never traced back to their islamic roots; they are deranged, lone wolves, acting on their own. The relativism is sickening and unreal, yet happening all the same. Entire generations of Europeans are spoon-fed with this cultural poison.The spotlight is also turned on the Interfaith Dialogue, as part of the bigger picture. The Arab World uses the subjected Christian Dhimmis under its rule to force its views on the Christians. The Christian religion is being negated and subjected to Islam, which turns out to be its creator and inspiration. Truth be damned! Who cares for truth, when you can just make up your own reality?On the reason why Europe does this, the author is quite clear; Europe wishes to wield power over the Arab World, is afraid of the Muslim temperament, preferring to offer its share of Danegeld, a large degree of cultural relativism (aka progressivism) and it truly believes that an enlightened Islam can exist in Europe.The end result is a large group of people -- EU leaders, media personalities, politicians, churchmen, artists, writers -- who protect Islam in all its jihadic vigour and so conceal further expansion of this religion, by sword and by stealth. None of the Dialogues has resulted in the Arab World reciprocating the good intentions of Europe. On the contrary, islamism is on the rise. With a vengeance.The book is meticulous in following the various Dialogue forums, committees and institutions and builds on a huge body of work before coming to these conclusions.The final thoughts of the author are bleak. As far as Bat Ye'or is concerned, Europe has been lost to Islam already. Over 40 years of 'Dialogue', a vast influx of muslim migrants and a dysfunctional master-slave relation with the Arab World has set Europe on an inevitable course to full Dhimmitude, adding it to the already vast realm of Dar al Islam.The book was written 13 years ago. What is apparent now is that non-state actors (ISIS, Al Qaeda) play an even larger role then they did before. Whereas before the Arab states could lean on 'their terrorists' to refrain or expand operations anywhere, today's non-state actors are more out of control, striking everywhere for Islam. What effects this will have on the Dialogues is uncertain, but it appears to disrupt the process. Take, for example, the recent Charlie Hebdo, Bataclan, Brussels, Nice attacks. For normal, non-progressive, people it is clear that Islam is on a warpath. Only those with rosy-colored glasses, plain blinders or surrenderist intentions cannot (or will not) see the enemy for what it is. How will the disconnection between the rulers and the ruled play out? One can only hope for sanity and courage to once more regain control over Europe.

Bat Ye'or traces the beginnings of the Islamization of Europe and the utter contempt with which those institutions that make the decisions for rank and file Europeans have excluded them from the process of what would be called "gradualism," the slow, yet inexorable march towards the dhimmitude of Western civilization.Because this is a top-down phenomenon, where the Arabs have the Europeans by the financial/economic and petroleum-economy gonads, it is difficult to imagine that this can be halted. The citizens of the West have been lied to repeatedly and have virtually no protection against the oncoming sharia train. No small part of this deal is that Europe must work to deligitimize and demonize Israel and say nothing critical of Islam. This is a deadly combination for anyone who values freedom. This whole phenomenon needs to be understood and our political leaders, left-wing academe, media, even mainline churches held accountable for this horrific betrayal.There are a number of interviews that Bat Ye'or has given about the book and the phenomenon of Eurabia, and I strongly recommend Googling for these to get a deeper understanding of what Western civilization is up against.Her research is meticulously cited. France, the first country to help formulate Eurabia is finally beginning to taste the bitter fruits of this most sinister plan.We, here, in the U.S., are not as far behind as we'd like to believe, with a POTUS, who has been highly supportive of Islam and Islamization.

If you want to understand why Europe is in the mess it's in with Muslim "refugees" flooding into it, then this is the book for you. The Euro-Arab Dialogue from 1973 initiated by France has been a disaster. I want to feel sorry for them but their idiotic, politically correct leaders who have supported multiculturalism for decades are responsible. It's the old adage, "You deserve the leaders you elect." Sounds familiar in America with the Ayatollah-in Chief in the White House, doesn't it?

A deep analysis of such a profound global issue, this book reveals international affairs that may be little known to many people, very interesting for those of us seeking more knowledge on this subject.

Great Book!As usually, like the other books of Islam expert Bat Ye`Or.Europe have to wake up. This is not a possible or an imaginable threat. It is really and allready there.Excellent!

a book one cannot miss

J'ai choisi ce livre car je cherchais à comprendre la situation en Europe depuis la débâcle de plus de 1,5 M de réfugiés. je voulais saisir les forces en place. Bat Ye'or explique le contexte mis en place par l'Organisations de la Conférence Islamique visant à la conquête silencieuse de l'Europe par les Arabes. L'OCI mis en place par la Ligue Arabe vise à unir tous les pays du bassin européens en un nouveau monde arabe. L'OCI attire les intérêts européens dans ses pays arabes et force, dans un autre sens les pays européens à l'immigration arabe vers l'Europe, emploi ou pas. Une machine mise en place depuis plus de 40 années fera en sorte que vers 2030 la Belgique sera le premier pays musulman d'Europe. Et le reste de la conquête silencieuse se poursuit en fRance, Espagne, Italie etc. Ce livre a mis de la lumière sur mon sentier de recherche de sens aux événements contemporaine.

Un livre intéressant qui explique les tenants et aboutissants de l'immigration et de l'islamophilie européenne récente.On regrettera cependant qu'il y ait beaucoup de redites d'un chapitre à l'autre, et qu'il n'y ait qu'une seule mention (une ligne) concernant l'attitude des juifs d'Europe envers l’antisionisme (des juifs refusent un israélien dans leur cours).On serait donc en droit de penser que les juifs européens sont autant antisionistes, voire même antisémites, que le livre nous présente les chrétiens, les athées et les musulmans.D'ailleurs, pas un mot non plus sur les ONG contrôlées ou financées par des juifs (Soros), ni sur le comportement des associations antiracistes juives (licra, crif...) qui ferment les yeux sur le racisme anti blanc et anti chrétien, jusqu'à le nier ou en tout cas minimiser les propos ou écrits de certains.Un chapitre sur la dhimmitude des juifs d'Europe n'aurait pas été de trop, au milieu des 19 chapitres consacrés à la soumission des chrétiens et de l'Europe en général.