Global Policy in Islam

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Muhammad Rashid Rida’s Perspectives on the West as Reflected in Al-Manar

Submitted by siteadmin on Mon, 04/20/2020 - 14:41

There has been a tendency to portray Muḥammad Rashid Rida (1865-1935) as a mere transmitter of the ideas of Muhammad Abduh (1849-1905) and loyal defender of his thought. Albert Hourani described Ridá as "Abduh's liege man: the mouthpiece of his ideas, the guardian of his good name, and his biographer." Rida's ideas were treated as an extension of ' Abduh's thought and in line with the framework which the latter designed for reforming and reinvigorating

Democratic Transformation in Egypt: Controlled Reforms…Frustrated Hopes

Submitted by siteadmin on Mon, 04/20/2020 - 14:32

The past few years have carried both great hopes and deep frustrations for the future of democratization in Egypt. The country witnessed a significant national referendum; two major elections, presidential and parliamentary, in September and November–December 2005 respectively; the formation of a pro-reform movement; and a remarkable political vitality. It is uncertain, however, whether these developments will place Egypt on the threshold of a sustainable democratic transformation.

Political Ascent - Contemporary Islamic Movements In North Africa

Submitted by siteadmin on Mon, 04/20/2020 - 14:24

Islamic movements in North Africa have historically been distinguished from their counterparts in other parts of the Arab world because they have demonstrated a marked willingness to work within the political system and have at times even been officially recognized and allowed to participate in local and national elections. As a result, Islamic thinkers from the Maghrib have produced important writing about the role of

The Struggle over Democracy in the Middle East - Regional Politics and External Policies

Submitted by siteadmin on Mon, 04/20/2020 - 13:31

Many residents of the Middle East - and more recently, Western powers - have placed great hope in democratization in the region. Yet authoritarianism remains the norm and movement towards democracy is both slow and uneven. The Struggle over Democracy in the Middle East examines democracy and democratization in the light of regional realities rather than the wishful thinking of outsiders.