Contents

U.S. Muslim Philanthropic Responses to Recent Refugee Crises - 8

Afshan Paarlberg

Russian Muslims and Their Identity Challenge - 15

Muhammed Akhiyadov

The Beginning of a New Era in Malaysia: Anwar Ibrahim as Prime Minister - 20

Metin Zengin

The Central Role of Media in Global Conflicts - 26

Metin Mutanoglu

A Contemporary Contribution to Islamic Political Theory: Abdulwahhab al-Afandi - 31

Selvanur Demircan

Geopolitics of the Muslim World in a Transition Time 36 An Outlook of Activities During the Month - 38

Institutions Featured in the Bulletin - 52