Islam

Government and Academic Vulnerability to Jihad of the Pen and Tongue

SWJED — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 09:26:13 +0000

Government and Academic Vulnerability to Jihad of the Pen and Tongue

Islam is a civilization, ideology, culture, body of law, as well as a religion. An argument can be made that no other civilization is as tightly interconnected among its five domains as is Islam. Research into one domain initiates a response from the other four domains. In many cases, critical analysis into sensitive civilizational, ideological, cultural, or legal issues results in the outcries from the religious domain sending researchers and their supervisors into retreat.

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Government Approaches to Islamic-Based Militant Radicalization in Southeast Asia

SWJED — Sun, 16 Jul 2017 16:46:35 +0000

Government Approaches to Islamic-Based Militant Radicalization in Southeast Asia

Considered the “Islamic Fringe” by Muslim coreligionists, S.E. Asian Muslims embraced secular pursuits and have shunned the radical variants of Islam common in the Middle East.

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Turkey: Ally or Albatross?

SWJED — Sun, 21 May 2017 16:23:56 +0000

Turkey: Ally or Albatross? SWJED Sun, 05/21/2017 - 12:23pm

The principal recommendation for NATO reform here, is to expel Turkey, recognize Kurdistan, and end Ankara’s pipe dream of accession to the European Union.

The Two Faces of Terror: Why the West Loses

SWJED — Sun, 09 Apr 2017 17:04:26 +0000

The Two Faces of Terror: Why the West Loses SWJED Sun, 04/09/2017 - 1:04pm

The fight against Islamic terror has two faces today, public relations and strategic hokum. The Global Coalition on the Defeat of ISIS meeting illustrates these phenomena.

Honor in Hijrah as Expressed by the Islamic State

SWJED — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 08:43:23 +0000

Honor in Hijrah as Expressed by the Islamic State SWJED Tue, 03/14/2017 - 4:43am

Islamic State emphasis for hijrah in the immediate future bring support to previous observations regarding the theme of Urgency.

Religious Advising For Strategic Effect: US Army Chaplains as Change Agents

Peter J. Munson — Mon, 20 May 2013 07:30:00 +0000

Religious Advising For Strategic Effect: US Army Chaplains as Change Agents Peter J. Munson Mon, 05/20/2013 - 3:30am

The failure to understand and appreciate the religious dimension of political action is not without consequence.

Sayyid Qutb’s “Milestones” and Its Impact on the Arab Spring

Peter J. Munson — Thu, 09 May 2013 07:30:00 +0000

Sayyid Qutb’s “Milestones” and Its Impact on the Arab Spring

While not democracy in the American image, the Arab Spring has the potential to bring Islamists into conflict with jihadists.

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Gender and Transition in Afghanistan

Peter J. Munson — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:04:42 +0000

Gender and Transition in Afghanistan Peter J. Munson Fri, 04/12/2013 - 10:04am

The issue of the reach of the state needs to be put into a wider focus by including women and gender issues as part of the narrative.

Who’s on First? Or Why Fences Matter More Than Al-Qaeda in Mali

Peter J. Munson — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 08:30:00 +0000

Who’s on First? Or Why Fences Matter More Than Al-Qaeda in Mali

The provision of both financial and development programs in the northern territories of Mali is an effective way to deter vulnerable groups from adhering to AQ ideology.

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Book Review: Saddam Hussein’s Ba’th Party: Inside an Authoritarian Regime

Peter J. Munson — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 08:25:00 +0000

Book Review: Saddam Hussein’s Ba’th Party: Inside an Authoritarian Regime Peter J. Munson Fri, 02/22/2013 - 3:25am

As someone who was born and lived in Iraq, I witnessed much of what Dr. Sassoon describes and believe that his analysis is profound and accurate.