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By Eyal Shlomo Introduction: Migration as a Strategic Variable in Western National Security Over the past two decades, Western governments have confronted a transformative demographic phenomenon: the large-scale movement of Muslim populations from the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia into Europe and, in more controlled volumes, the United States. Although migration is commonly framed as a humanitarian or socioeconomic issue, contemporary security analysis reveals tha

AStrategic Analysis for U.S. Law Enforcement and National Security AgenciesBy Eyal Shlomo Introduction   Over the past several decades, the United States has experienced unprecedented cultural diversification shaped by immigration patterns, global political instability, and shifting demographic trends. Among these changes, the expansion of Muslim communities—originating from the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, East Africa, and the Balkans—has reshaped cultural and soci

by eyal shlomo 2023 Abstract Islam in the United States has undergone significant demographic, social, and cultural transformation over the past century. As one of the fastest-growing and most internally diverse religious communities in the country, American Muslims reflect a mosaic of ethnicities, languages, ideologies, and migratory histories. This article examines key demographic trends, the evolution of Muslim identity in the American context, institutional and civic enga