Vol. 21, No. 16
December 28, 2015
Cover Story
The Cultural Contradictions of Islam in America
By Peter Skerry
Also in This Issue
- Can Ted Cruz Actually Win? — Fred Barnes
- The Triumph of the Outsiders — Jay Cost
- Sex Difference Deniers — Steven E. Rhoads
This double issue examined the 2016 Republican presidential race and American Islam. Fred Barnes and Jay Cost explored the rise of outsider candidates Trump, Rubio, and Cruz in the GOP primary, analyzing their unexpected appeal to voters. The cover feature by Peter Skerry explored the cultural contradictions facing Islam in America, examining tensions within the American Muslim community. The issue also featured pieces on feminism's effects on women, Ukraine's strategic importance, and the decline of the European Union.