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Posts Tagged ‘Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS)’
David Patel on Religion & Social Order in Iraq (Encore Presentation)
We are still on a break. In the meantime, enjoy one of Tony’s favorite interviews from the past. Why have many women in the Middle East resorted to increasingly conservative modes of dress in recent decades? And what happens after a political regime rapidly collapses leaving society in near total chaos as happened in Iraq […] [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Religious Liberty and Violent Religious Extremism
Can a foundation of religious freedom mitigate violent extremism by various religious organizations? This is the question put before a group of scholars at a symposium sponsored by the Religious Freedom Project at the Berkeley Center for Religion, Peace, & World Affairs (Georgetown University). Moderated by Thomas Farr, the panelists include Dan Philpott (Notre Dame), William Inboden (Texas), Allen Hertzke (Oklahoma), and Sahar Aziz (Texas A&M). Please share our free educational podcast with your family, friends, and colleagues. [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Lawrence Rubin on Islam and Ideational Balancing
When it comes to foreign policy and international relations, can theological ideas promoted by one country become “weapons” or “threats” to other regimes? Prof. Larry Rubin (Georgia Tech) discusses how the Iranian Revolution of 1979 and the Sudanese Revolution of 1989 affected the ideational balance of power in the Middle East and how Egypt and Saudi Arabia mobilized ideational resources to respond. Share the gift of knowledge this holiday season and tell your friends & family about our free educational podcast. [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Daniel Philpott on Defending Religious Freedom
Prof. Daniel Philpott, professor of political science and peace studies at Notre Dame, makes the case for why it is important to defend and promote religious liberty around the world. He reviews some common critiques regarding the promotion of religious liberty and then discusses why religious freedom is a universal human right and how best to ensure it flourishes globally. We are on Twitter and Facebook. Join us and help spread the word. [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] David Patel on Religion & Social Order in Iraq
Why have women in the Middle East resorted to more conservative forms of dress in recent decades? And what happens when social order breaks down in Iraq following the US invasion in 2003? These two questions, along with an analysis of the rise of ISIS, are answered by Dr. David Patel of Brandeis University. He connects these threads via a political economy approach to religious institutions and behavior by showing how signaling and common knowledge are important in coordinating society, and how religious leaders may play a role in enhancing such coordination. David explains how and why Shiites were more successful in building social networks in Iraq following the collapse of the Hussein regime as compared to their Sunni counterparts, and what ISIS has been doing in recent years to account for its success. Check out our archive for more great episodes on Islam and other topics! [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Karen Elliott House on Journalism and Saudi Arabia
Pulitzer Prize recipient Karen Elliott House joins us to discuss her career as a diplomatic correspondent in the Middle East for the Wall Street Journal and a number of important changes that are occurring in what many consider to be one of the most stable countries in that turbulent region. After discussing the life of a female reporter covering a male-dominated culture, which has a few surprising benefits, we review Saudi Arabia’s socio-economic landscape and internal tensions that are generating support for reform. Use one of the media links below to tell your friends about our free educational podcast. And please join us on Facebook! [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] |
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