Tag Archives: political Islam

Why the Taliban Thrive in Pakistan

Why is Pakistan’s commercial hub less stable than ever?

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Malaysia’s Complex Ties With Islam

A closer look at a country in the global headlines

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What the West Doesn’t Understand About Egypt

Have the people of Egypt succumbed to a herd mentality justifying any action by the state?

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Elections Do Not Make Democracy

Should the U.S. continue to support autocratic regimes, wherever they provide for a stable geopolitical situation?

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Egypt and Syria: Beyond Repair

What do an insolvent Egypt and a disintegrating Syria mean for the governance of the Middle East?

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Erdogan’s Fundamental Miscalculation

Why do the AK Party’s own followers have doubts about Erdogan’s path for Turkey’s future?

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Pakistan’s Elections: How to Remake a Society

Could all the suicide bombings and car bombs indicate that the forces of medievalism are losing the battle for Pakistan?

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Post-Militarist Turkey: Falling Prey to Islamists?

How can post-militarist Turkey serve as a model for integrating religion into politics and society?

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Recep Tayyip Erdogan Speaks

What are the views of Turkey’s prime minister on Europe, Islam and the future of his country?

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BRICS: Add "T" for Turkey

How has Turkey’s prime minister succeeded in modernizing his country?

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