Information on "Religious Groups" and "Asia"
December 2012
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Dec 2012
The Threat of Growing Extremism in Punjab
Author: David Hansen
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
During the last few years Punjab has experienced a deep social crisis in which Islamist organisations have been able to challenge the Pakistani authorities' power. More on «The Threat of Growing Extremism in Punjab»
July 2012
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2 Jul 2012
Yemen: Between Iran, al-Qaeda, and the West
Author: Yoel Guzansky
Publisher: Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)
The Insight discusses the current state of affairs in Yemen. More on «Yemen: Between Iran, al-Qaeda, and the West» -
Jul 2012
Sectarian Violence: Pakistan’s Greatest Security Threat?
Author: Huma Yusuf
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
Pakistan is experiencing a sharp resurgence in sectarian violence. More on «Sectarian Violence: Pakistan’s Greatest Security Threat?»
June 2012
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Jun 2012
Drafting the Ultra-Orthodox into the IDF
Author: Meir Elran,Yahuda Ben Meir
Publisher: Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)
This monograph compiles the presentations from a conference at INSS on the Tal Law. More on «Drafting the Ultra-Orthodox into the IDF»
March 2012
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Mar 2012
The Muslim Brotherhood in a Post-Dictator Reality
Author: Kacper Rękawek, Patrycja Sasnal
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
This file deals with the phenomenal political emergence of the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) in Egypt, Jordan, Syria and the Palestinian territories. More on «The Muslim Brotherhood in a Post-Dictator Reality»
February 2012
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Feb 2012
Islam and Religious Transformation in Adjara
Author: Thomas Liles
Publisher: European Centre for Minority Issues (ECMI)
This paper provides an assessment of the religious situation in upper Adjara as of February 2012. More on «Islam and Religious Transformation in Adjara»
December 2011
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12 Dec 2011
Islamic Parties in Pakistan
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This report examines the internal workings, policies and agendas of the major Islamic parties in Pakistan. More on «Islamic Parties in Pakistan»
July 2011
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28 Jul 2011
Popular Protest in North Africa and the Middle East (VIII)
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This report examines the situation in the Bahrain five months after the outbreak of mass protests, which was followed by brutal government repression. More on «Popular Protest in North Africa and the Middle East (VIII)» -
Jul 2011
Aum Shinrikyo: Insights Into How Terrorists Develop Biological and Chemical Weapons
Author: Richard Danzig, Marc Sageman, Terrance Leighton, Lloyd Hough, Hidemi Yuki, Rui Kotani, Zachary M Hosford
Publisher: Center for a New American Security (CNAS)
This detailed case study of Aum Shinrikyo (Aum) suggests several lessons for understanding attempts by other terrorist groups to acquire chemical or biological weapons. More on «Aum Shinrikyo: Insights Into How Terrorists Develop Biological and Chemical Weapons»
March 2011
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2 Mar 2011
Bloody Blasphemy: Antagonizing Religious Minorities in Indonesia and Pakistan
Author: Endy Bayuni
Publisher: East-West Center (EWC)
In this Bulletin, the author notes that recent incidents of violence in regards to religious minorities in Indonesia and Pakistan occurred with encouragement from conservative Muslim leaders and can only undermine the underpinnings of the state. More on «Bloody Blasphemy: Antagonizing Religious Minorities in Indonesia and Pakistan»
