Christopher Caldwell, Author of 'Reflections on the Revolution in Europe'

Annette Young meets Christopher Caldwell, Author of "Reflections on the Revolution in Europe" and Senior Editor at The Weekly Standard. The touchy subject of Muslim immigration to Europe has become an electoral issue across the continent, especially here in France which is heading towards a presidential election next year.

THE INTERVIEW

Douglas Herbert

Presenter
Melissa Bell

Presenter
Armen Georgian

Presenter
Annette Young

Presenter
Marc Perelman

French Politics Editor

01/04/2009 - THE FRANCE 24 INTERVIEW

Peter Mandelson, UK Secretary of State for Business

On the eve of the G20 summit in London, FRANCE 24's Raphael Kahane talks to the British secretary of state for business, Peter Mandelson, and asks him what is at stake at this crucial summit for the world economy.

03/04/2009 - THE INTERVIEW

Robert E Hunter, Former US ambassador to NATO

What was its purpose if the enemies of the Cold War had ceased to exist? Well since the early 90s, NATO has proven its purpose time and time again - executing major military operations in the Balkans and now, in Afghanistan.

31/03/2009 - THE INTERVIEW

Kai Eide: a new strategy in Afghanistan

As the International Conference on the Future of Afghanistan kicks off in The Hague, the United Nations Special Representative to Afghanistan speaks about America’s new strategy in the region and the role of Pakistan.

31/03/2009 - THE INTERVIEW

Alain-Gérard Slama, disappointed by the policies of Nicolas Sarkozy

In his new book “La société d’indiférence” (A Society of Indifference) journalist Alain-Gérard Slama paints a critical picture of Nicolas Sarkozy’s style and measures.

27/03/2009 - THE INTERVIEW

French author Denis Tillinac

Gourmet cuisine, wines and spirits as an expression of French culture and heritage: Author and Journalist Denis Tillinac’s investigates in his new book “Rue Corneille”.

React to the article

(2) Reactions

Disregarding certain aspects

by Anonyme - 11/10/2011 - 13:45

Having just read several chapters of Mr. Caldwell's book, I must say that he seems to disregard several aspects of the Muslim way of life in Europe. Most of the exemplified incidents are not caused by the individuals involved in them being Muslims but merely because they are living in almost segregated communities with certain basic rights not granted; or they do not have equality of opportunity to obtain these rights. He might not have started out to be the author of a bedside book for European rightists, but his reasoning seems to me as a very polished Hitleresque style. Ignoring the existence, history and contributions of Muslims and Islam in Europe is a giant ignorance that Caldwell seems to have taken on. Rather than just getting statistical data and referring to incidents from outside, he better get on his way to the European countries with majority of Muslim communities dwelling.