Information on "Religion" and "Asia"
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17 Jan 2013
China, Tibet, and Religious Oppression
In this audio presentation, Ellen Bork, who is Director of Democracy and Human Rights at the Foreign Policy Initiative, shepherds a discussion on the troubled relationship between China and Tibet. More on «China, Tibet, and Religious Oppression»
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17 Dec 2012
Intellectual Odyssey with Leon Wieseltier
In this wide-ranging audio presentation, Leon Wieseltier, who is the Literary Editor of the "New Republic", discusses the current political debates in Israel, the common attributes of intellectuals, the defining features of a liberal sensib... More on «Intellectual Odyssey with Leon Wieseltier»
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13 Nov 2012
Southern Thailand’s Religious War
In this audio presentation, Joshua Kurlantzick, who is CFR's Fellow for Southeast Asia, leads a conversation on the conflict between Thailand's Muslim insurgents and its largely Buddhist security forces. More on «Southern Thailand’s Religious War»
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18 Jun 2012
Religions, Politics and Culture in South Asia
Dr Ali Riaz discusses how globalization and the perceived failure of the secular state are just two of the factors influencing the complex interplay of religion, democracy and government in South Asia. More on «Religions, Politics and Culture in South Asia»
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8 Feb 2011
Religion And Politics With Ron Hassner
In this audio presentation, Ron Hassner first describes the factors that make holy places a source of political tension throughout the world. More on «Religion And Politics With Ron Hassner»
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18 Aug 2010
Afghanistan's Frayed Puzzle
Creating a modern state by agreement in Afghanistan has proven impossible so far, Professor Anatol Lieven argues, and will not succeed this time around, leaving a frail country with de facto divisions between tribal and political rivals as the best c... More on «Afghanistan's Frayed Puzzle» -
11 Aug 2010
Toward an Islamic Feminism
Across the Middle East, activists are working within the tenets of Islam to create greater opportunities for women, Dr Isobel Coleman of the Council on Foreign Relations tells the ISN. More on «Toward an Islamic Feminism»
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7 Jun 2010
A Voice Less Heard
Haim Watzman, a Jerusalem-based writer and co-author of the South Jerusalem Blog, discusses the state of Israeli democracy, his political activism as an Israeli citizen equally concerned about democracy in Israeli society and traditional Jewish value... More on «A Voice Less Heard»
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10 Mar 2010
Saudi Domestic Dilemmas
Although reform may be happening at a glacial pace, Saudi civil society is becoming increasingly vocal in its demand for a balance between stability and change, Toby C Jones tells the ISN. More on «Saudi Domestic Dilemmas»
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16 Jul 2009
Yemen: A Perfect Storm
Debilitating poverty, a dysfunctional parliament, soaring food prices and a reinvigorated civil war are just some of the issues Yemen faces, and as Dr Elham Manea tells the ISN, the country must solve core issues if it hopes to survive intact. More on «Yemen: A Perfect Storm»
