Mr. Masudi is optimistic that 9/11's scars are largely in the past, and that the perceived conflict between Islam and the West will shrink if "as long as we are sincere in our efforts" to foster understanding.

Despite a perceived cultural clash between the West and Islam, many of the values upheld by Americans are also enshrined in the religion’s holy book, the Quran, an Indian filmmaker…

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As managing editor of Global Atlanta, Trevor has spent 15+ years reporting on Atlanta’s ties with the world. An avid traveler, he has undertaken trips to 30+ countries to uncover stories on the perils...