This analysis examines the divergent approaches to Islamic relations between two Republican administrations. While the 43rd president maintained a distinction between Islam as a faith and radical extremism, subsequent leadership adopted rhetoric suggesting broader conflict with the religion itself. The article explores how this ideological shift has shaped foreign policy, domestic security measures, and international diplomacy, examining the consequences of framing geopolitical challenges through a civilizational lens rather than a counterterrorism framework.

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