Edited Collection – Boko Haram: The Anatomy of a Crisis
Many issues about Boko Haram remain unclear. This compendium of articles, by selected experts, is essential reading for those interested in the the sect and its importance.
Review – Treading on Hallowed Ground
Inspired by the much-commented on resurgence of religion in IR, the contributors of this volume see something unusual about counterinsurgency operations when hallowed ground is involved.
Iran’s Moderate Moment: The Leader Just Let It Go
The election of Hassan Rouhani gave a new lease of life to the Islamic Republic with a guarantee that its foundational structures will remain unchallenged for the years to come.
Review – A Fundamental Fear
In a proposed global context of Western hegemony Bobby Sayyid argues that Islamism falls outside the orbit of the West and represents the only available counter-hegemonic discourse to it.
In the Footsteps of John XXIII: Pope Francis and the Embodiment of Vatican II
Pope Francis resembles Pope John XXIII more than any other pope of the past 50 years, and signs are positive he will be a shining example for interreligious dialogue and social justice.
In Search of Righting Wrongs: Women and the Transitional Justice Process in Tunisia
The inclusion of women, especially Islamists as the largest group of victims, is important for the overall success of transitional justice and to ensure that women’s rights will not be eroded in Tunisia.
The Crescent and the Cross: Huntington’s Clash of Civilizations Twenty Years On
Examining Huntington’s thesis over the past 20 years, Murshed argues conflict occurs primarily within rather than between states and that these conflicts never evolve in a socio-economic vacuum.
Reconstructing Arab States: Do Fractured Politics Require the Tools of Transitional Justice?
The way to clear a path towards true revolutions in the Arab world that reconstitute public spheres in more open and pluralistic ways begins with coming to terms with the past.
Should Islam Become More Tolerant to Alcohol?
How does a religion which begins with a revelation from God that happens in one place, and at one historical moment, and given to one particular people, deal with change and development across time and cultures?
What Do We Really Know About Boko Haram?
If the US gets involved in fighting Boko Haram, it could galvanise the support of anti-US movements. However, there are several conflicting narratives on Boko Haram. What is known about the sect is speculative, which highlights a need for empirical research.
