ISSRA - Institute For St... Market Share Analysis for July 2026

This Insight examines Islamophobia as an entrenched Western phenomenon rooted in colonial legacies, post-9/11 security discourses, and media-driven fear politics. It argues that Western institutions have perpetuated structural discrimination through surveillance, exclusionary laws, and biased narratives framing Islam as incompatible with liberal democracy. Despite incremental reforms, responses remain weaker than those addressing antisemitism. The paper concludes that Islamophobia demands accountability within Western political, legal, and cultural systems—only through self-reform can the West uphold its democratic ideals and restore global trust.