In the decades since 1945, Western Europe has undergone a seismic social and political transformation. The evils of racism, authoritarianism, and exclusionary nationalism, which once prevailed, have been defeated and marginalized. Through an arduous process of democratization and liberalization, today's Western Europe is almost unrecognizable from the one our grandparents were raised in. Yet despite this commendable progress, the warning system for a civilization in danger has been activated. Once again, the Jews are in trouble. This time, however, the menace facing Europe's greatest other does not emerge from the extreme right. Rather, to the surprise of many, it comes from a fellow minority.
In this book, which was canceled by its original publisher because it addresses "sensitive issues," Harry Saul Markham reveals how well-intentioned policies-meant to advance democracy and foster inclusion-have instead endangered the very fabric of our democratic societies and betrayed the principles upon which the "New Europe" was founded. Although this book confronts head-on the normalization of Islamist thinking within swathes of our Muslim communities, as well as the silence and complicity of mainstream institutions, The Melted Pot is not a repudiation of diversity. With its foreword by a leading British Shaykh who is working for change, this urgent book presents a vision for a new multiculturalism, one that does not compromise on core democratic values and instead empowers voices for change. This book is essential reading for anyone who believes in the promise of diverse, free societies and refuses to surrender to the illusions of either naive utopianism or divisive nationalism.
Beyond its novel revelations, and meticulous research, this work is endorsed by concerned Muslim voices, as well as other leading experts, journalists, and intellectuals. As such, what Markham has produced is valuable not merely for its content, but as a symbol of concerned citizens of all faiths who are eager for an honest reckoning with multiculturalism in Western Europe.
