The second edition offers an in-depth analysis of current political dynamics and international relations in the Middle East. It explores key crises and their implications, providing a thorough understanding of the region's complexities. This textbook is essential for students and scholars seeking to grasp the intricate interplay of local and global factors shaping Middle Eastern politics today.
The book explores how national identity among the Tajiks, Uzbeks, and Turkmens emerged from Soviet-era social engineering. It highlights the development of a "national" elite and intelligentsia, educated in their own languages and connected to Soviet-defined territories. These groups played a crucial role in the transition to independence, helping to establish political continuity in Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. The narrative examines how these states now adapt Soviet constructs to legitimize their governance, with intelligentsia contributing to the promotion of national identity through various forms of expression.
Focusing on the intersection of Australian politics and Muslim communities, this book features contributions from leading scholars who explore various aspects of Muslim identity in Australia. It examines questions regarding the existence of a cohesive Muslim community, the impact of migration on identity, and the implications of Islamic schooling and finance. Additionally, the book analyzes the portrayal of Muslims in Australian media over the past 30 years, offering insights into the challenges and experiences faced by Muslims in the broader Australian society.
Investigating presidential elections in post-revolutionary Iran, this book argues that political and cultural imagination and expectations in Iran have secularized regardless of the reformist/conservative political divide. číst celé
How do we engage with the pressing challenges of xenophobia, radicalism and security in the age of the 'war on terror'? This book presents the debate on the uneasy and potentially mutually destructive relationship between the Muslim world and the West.
Authoritarianism, Islamism and Washington's Security Agenda
This volume concerns the about-turn in US foreign policy towards Uzbekistan since 9.11