The Scholar Who Bridged Two Worlds: Remembering John Esposito's Lasting Impact on Islam West Relations John L.
Esposito, a pioneering scholar of religion and international affairs at Georgetown University, left an indelible mark on our understanding of Islam and Muslim societies with his trailblazing work.
His research challenged Orientalist orthodoxies and reshaped the study of Islam West relations during a period marked by heightened tension following the Iranian revolution and 9/11.