Information on "Religious History"
January 2013
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2013
Religious Democracy and Civilizational Politics
Author: Michael Driessen
Publisher: Center for International and Regional Studies (CIRS)
Much of the recent literature on the evolution of Political Islam in the Middle East and North Africa has focused on the extent to which Islamist political parties have become ‘secularized’ or not, at least in terms of their political goals and rheto... More on «Religious Democracy and Civilizational Politics »
May 2011
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May 2011
The Religious Origins of Religious Tolerance
Author: Eric Nelson
Publisher: Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI)
In contrast to the secularization narrative of religious tolerance, the author of this publication explores the religious origins of religious tolerance. More on «The Religious Origins of Religious Tolerance»
January 2011
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2011
Journal of Current Chinese Affairs Vol 40, No 2 (2011)
Author: Richard Madsen, Lawrence C Reardon, David C Schak, André Laliberté, Min Xia, Andy Yee
Publisher: German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA) / National Institute of Chinese Studies (NICS) / Hamburg University Press
This issue of the Journal of Chinese Affairs focuses on religious minorities and the relationship between religion and the state in China. More on «Journal of Current Chinese Affairs Vol 40, No 2 (2011)»
October 2010
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12 Oct 2010
Chechen Scholars on Chechnya
Author: Abbas D Osmayev, Tamara U Elbuzdukayeva, Vakhit Kh Akayev
Publisher: Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI)
The purpose of this publication is, as the title indicates, to give Chechen scholars the opportunity to present to the English-speaking world their version of what has happened to Chechnya. More on «Chechen Scholars on Chechnya»
September 2010
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22 Sep 2010
Shiism and Sectarian Conflict in Pakistan
Author: Hassan Abbas
Publisher: Combating Terrorism Center (CTC)
This Occasional Paper examines the sectarian landscape in Pakistan, the growing potential for Shia-Sunni violence, and the implications of simmering sectarian tension for domestic Pakistani and regional security. More on «Shiism and Sectarian Conflict in Pakistan»
May 2010
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May 2010
Understanding Religious Radicalization
Author: Arjimand Hussain Talib
Publisher: Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies (IPCS)
Kashmir Valley has often been celebrated as one of the living ideals of syncretic traditions, where various religious beliefs have peacefully co-existed and flourished alongside for centuries. More on «Understanding Religious Radicalization»
January 2010
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14 Jan 2010
Religion and Identity in Malaysia
Author: Joseph Liow, Farish A Noor
Publisher: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS)
The controversy in Malaysia over the use of the term "Allah" by the Christian community once again raises the underlying tensions between religion and identity in the country. More on «Religion and Identity in Malaysia»
September 2009
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Sep 2009
A Debate on the Public Role of Religion and its Social and Gender Implications
Author: José Casanova, Anne Phillips
Publisher: United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD)
This publication features a debate between two leading thinkers - José Casanova and Anne Phillips - on the relation between religion, politics and gender equality. More on «A Debate on the Public Role of Religion and its Social and Gender Implications»
June 2009
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20 Jun 2009
Islam and Hizb ut-Tahrir’s Activities in Crimea, Ukraine
Author: Zeyneb Temnenko
Publisher: Centro Argentino de Estudios Internacionales (CAEI)
The work highlights the role of Hizb ut-Tahrir, an international religious organization, in Crimea, Ukraine. More on «Islam and Hizb ut-Tahrir’s Activities in Crimea, Ukraine» -
3 Jun 2009
Embattled in Arabia
Author: Toby Jones
Publisher: Combating Terrorism Center (CTC)
This monograph examines the history and politics of Saudi Arabia's Shiites and their goals. More on «Embattled in Arabia»
