Husain Haqqani of Boston University and the Hudson Institute, now Pakistani Ambassador to the US, tells you exactly what you need to know about the Ikhwan: The Politicization of American Islam. This is not some right-wing demagogue writing this. These are the facts you need to know.

It's an important and useful piece ably excerpted and commented upon with emphasis on the local scene by Miss Kelly here: Muslim Brotherhood Influence in Boston.

Haqqani was one of the panelists at the Islam in Democratic Societies event at Tufts last year.

Update: Also see Miss Kelly's comments on the Globe's latest puff piece featuring the new Sharon Imam.