Hassan al-Banna: A Starting Point for Contemporary Islamic Fundamentalism
Al-Banna’s ideas of Islam’s superiority, of his conception of Islam to others, and the monopoly of the absolute truth are the first steps to judge Others as unbelievers.
The Future of Islamic State Systems in Light of Rising Sectarian Tensions
Violence in the Islamic World is not principally attributable to religion, though its increasing salience fosters conditions for sectarian conflict.
Review – Boko Haram
This well-informed book explains the colonial legacy that shaped Boko Haram’s historical rise, what divides North and South Nigeria and Boko Haram’s impact on Africa.
Whose God? A Human Rights Approach
The modern international human rights regime offers an alternative to secularism because it establishes standards for both state neutrality and engagement with religion.
Sociotheology: The Significance of Religious Worldviews
Being empathetic is not the same as morally approving of violence but understanding that there can be a political and religious rationale behind ‘their’ violence.
Violent Jihadist Magazines: Exploiting a Human Need for Significance
It is important to bring the human side of radicalisation to the fore and to tailor any attempts at counter-radicalisation to the specific needs, passions, interest, and desires, of individuals.
Islam and Human Rights in Pakistan
Cultural factors ensure that Pakistan’s relationship to its citizens is mediated by Muslim nationalism, rather than internationally recognized human rights norms.
Interview – H.A. Hellyer
Dr H.A. Hellyer answers questions on contemporary Islamist politics, relations between European states and their Muslim populations, and the Egyptian revolution of 2011.
Islam, National Identity and Choices of Faith in the Post-Communist Balkans
In the prevailing nationalist discourse any discoveries of faith raise the suspicion of a religious obscurantism, extra-territorial allegiances, or threats of terrorism.
The Dilemma of Middle Eastern Democracy
The seemingly infertile soil for democracy in the Middle East can be better understood by primarily examining the hindering role of the coercive apparatus in the region.
