Simulation Agenda

Simulation: FBI-Muslim Relations

6:30 PM-7: 00 PM: We shall listen to the media reviewing what the reasons are for the current Muslims-FBI standoff. Each media representative will summarize the state of affairs in 4-5 minutes. They are welcome to interview any of the other participants during their presentations.

 7:00-7:30 PM:

I:  Senators meet to plan their hearing.

II: FBI team meets to plan its strategy for its testimony to the Senate.

III: MPAC group meets to plan its strategy vis-à-vis FBI and the Senate hearing.

IV: CAIR group meets to plan its strategy vis-à-vis FBI and the Senate hearing.

V: Detroit group meets to plan its strategy vis-à-vis FBI and the Senate hearing.

VI: University of Delaware hosts a round table on US-relations with American Muslims. It is attended by civil rights groups and experts.

VII: White House staff meet to assess what the President role, if any should be in this affair.

7:30-8:00

All Muslim groups meet for an American Muslim taskforce meeting. One member from each group will speak for 3-5 minutes to present the strategic posture of its group. The group will decide whether it will present one single position to the Senate or each group will make separate presentations.

8:00-8:30

Government groups, FBI and the White House meet to decide (a) its policy towards American Muslims and mosque surveillance and (b) a plan for presentation to the Senate.

Both Groups are welcome to invite any of the experts to attend and or brief them in their meetings.