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The international sources of prejudice against Shi‘a in the Middle East and North Africa: Original survey evidence from Morocco

Mediterranean Politics, 2021
The increasing sectarianization of the international relations of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is a defining feature of the region’s contemporary politics. Iran has sought to increase its influence among Shi‘i populations of foreign countries,
Matt Buehler, J. Schulhofer-Wohl
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Islamic Public Administration in Practice: The Taliban's “Gender Apartheid” Governance in Afghanistan

Public Administration and Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This article analyzes the Taliban's post‐2021 governance model through the Islamic Public Administration (IPA) framework, focusing on justice, equality, and women's inclusion. It asks: (1) How does the Taliban's governance align with core IPA principles?
Parwiz Mosamim, Jean‐Patrick Villeneuve   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Endogenous opposition: Identity and ideology in Kuwaiti electoral politics

American Journal of Political Science, EarlyView.
Abstract How do opposition elites succeed in authoritarian elections? Existing theories of authoritarian politics suggest a pivotal role for elections in enhancing the survival of incumbent dictators. Yet, in many contexts, opposition elites attract considerable support and constrain the policymaking authorities of these dictators.
Daniel L. Tavana
wiley   +1 more source

Back to the future : the Arab uprisings and state (re)formation in the Arab world [PDF]

, 2015
This article contributes to debates that aim to go beyond the “democratization” and “post-democratization” paradigms to understand change and continuity in Arab politics.
Adham Saouli, Brynen Rex, Brynen Rex, Cavatorta Francesco, Gause Gregory F., Gunter Michael M., Haddad Fanar, Hinnebusch Raymond, Hokayem Emile, Jabr Faleh A., Mufti Malik, Salame Ghassan, Saouli Adham, Saouli Adham, Saouli Adham, Schlumberger Oliver, Tilly Charles, Tilly Charles, Tripp Charles, Van Dam Nicholas, Waterbury John, Weber Max   +21 more
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From Fluid Identities to Sectarian Labels: A Historical Investigation of Indonesia’s Shi‘i Communities

Al-Jami'ah: Journal of Islamic Studies, 2014
Since 2011 Indonesia has experienced a rise in intra-Muslim sectarian violence, with Shi‘a and Ahmadi communities becoming the target of radical Sunni groups.
Chiara Formichi
doaj   +1 more source

Islamic and sectarian or secular and nationalist? New classification of Iraqi Shi’a political actors based on ideological anchorage

British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies
Since the fall of the Saddam Hussein regime in 2003, Iraqi Shi’a political actors have been the main forces leading the country, dominating the domestic legislative scene over their Sunni and Kurdish counterparts.
Filip Sommer
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Understanding Fathers Engagement: Contextual Insights From Tajikistan and Azerbaijan

Children &Society, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Research on parental engagement often portrays fathers as less involved in their children's lives compared to mothers. This paper challenges such a perspective by examining fathers' engagement within the socio‐cultural contexts of Tajikistan and Azerbaijan.
Zarina Muminova, Sabina Savadova, Janet Goodall   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Exploring Ethnocracy and the Possibilities of Coexistence in Beirut [PDF]

, 2016
In response to James Anderson’s article “Ethnocracy: Exploring and extending the concept”, this article revisits some of the extensive discussions of Lebanon’s political sectarianism through the prism of ethnocracy to the extent that it contributes to an
Kastrissianakis, Konstantin
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Study and Critique of Misconceptions against Sheikh Saduq’s Authenticity and Reports [PDF]

تحقیقات علوم قرآن و حدیث, 2017
Among the most important and hard-working Shi'a traditionists (muḥaddiths), it should be mentioned of Sheikh Ṣadūq in the fourth hijrī century, whose works are extended to tree hundreds. Although he has a great position in Shia', some Shi'a simple-minded
Rasul Mohammadjafari, morteza ohadi
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The Construction of Discrimination Against the Shi'a Community in Sampang, Madura: A Religious Structural Violence Perspective

Asy-Syir'ah: Jurnal Ilmu Syari'ah dan Hukum, 2021
Abstrak: Paper ini mengkaji kekerasan terhadap komunitas Syiah di Sampang, Madura yang menjadi isu laten dan sangat mungkin akan terjadi di tempat dan waktu yang lain.
Mukhsin Achmad
semanticscholar   +1 more source