Introduction 1 Muslims im Europe I. Exploring Islam in Europe Islam and Muslims in the West as an Object of Research Integration and Identity II. European Muslims and International Issues: Analyzing a Complex Relation Assumptions of a ‘Muslim Lobby’ on Foreign Policy Theoretical Framework: Domestic Politics and International Relations 2 Islam in France and Great Britain I. French and British Political Opportunity Structures Historical Trends and Current Characteristics Two Different Philosophies of Integration II. Organization and Institutionalization of Islam in France and Great Britain Processes of Institutionalization Legitimacy and Efficiency of Institutionalizing Processes 3 French Muslims and Foreign Policy I. French Muslims and Foreign Policy Issues Foreign Policy: a Remote Concern Palestine: The Exception? II. UOIF Positions on Foreign Policy Issues UOIF, the Palestinian Issue, the Syrian War and Victimhood UOIF and the Condemnation of Terrorism 4 British Muslims and Foreign Policy I. Diaspora and Transnational Dimensions of British Muslims’ Foreign Policy Interests Foreign Policy: A Major Concern of British Muslims An Overview of the MCB’s Expression and Mobilization on Foreign Policy Issues: A Variety of Diaspora and Ummatic Issues II. MCB Positions on Foreign Policy Issues The Palestinian Issue: A Constant Mobilization The 2003 War in Iraq: A Turning Point Perspectives on the Arab Uprisings Perspectives on Daesh and the Foreign Terrorist Fighters 5 The Securitization of Islam, Muslim Expression over Foreign Policy and Loyalty I. Securitization and Foreign Policy Issues in France Terrorism and Securitization of French Muslims: A Historical Background French Muslims’ Loyalty on Foreign Policy: A Non-issue? II. Securitization and Foreign Policy Issues in Great Britain Foreign Policy and Terrorism Monitoring British Muslims’ Loyalty or a Problematic Expression over Foreign Policy Conclusion Notes References