Jihad Watch is a blog directed by American author Robert Spencer.
According to Spencer, Jihad Watch aims to bring to public attention the role of jihad theology and ideology in the modern world, by documenting the parts they and Islam play in contemporary conflicts. However, opponents, who say that Spencer deliberately portrays Islam and Muslims in a negative light, have called it Islamophobic.
The site features commentary from both Spencer and c...
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Jihad Watch is a blog directed by American author Robert Spencer.
According to Spencer, Jihad Watch aims to bring to public attention the role of jihad theology and ideology in the modern world, by documenting the parts they and Islam play in contemporary conflicts. However, opponents, who say that Spencer deliberately portrays Islam and Muslims in a negative light, have called it Islamophobic.
The site features commentary from both Spencer and contributor Hugh Fitzgerald. The latter is referred to as "Jihad Watch Vice President." The author of the Al Qaeda Reader, Raymond Ibrahim, is also a regular contributor.
Jihad Watch was launched in October 2003. Jihad Watch also contributes to The Intelligence Summit, which tracks current jihadist activity worldwide. The project is affiliated with the David Horowitz Freedom Center, but is run independently by Spencer.
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