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Next Steps in the Study of Islam and Politics: From ‘Islam’ to ‘Muslims’
How Muslims are politically engaged as ‘Muslims’ from several different perspectives all at once is the question of current research focused on Islam and politics.
Indonesian vigilantes are voicing a conservative Islam, but they are not becoming terrorists. (Terjemahan Bahasa Indonesia)
Members of Islamic street gangs mostly have no religious credentials, and don’t aim to establish an Islamic state.
COVID-19 lockdown in Chinese villages: Radical measures positively received 中文
New research indicates COVID-19 restrictions were largely accepted by Chinese villagers and satisfaction with the government’s response is high.
Politicising blasphemy in Indonesia: How Islamic alliances are established
Conservative Muslim groups in an increasingly Islamic Indonesian society are attempting to establish alliances with opportunist politicians.
How religion, geography and demography shape Pakistan’s state, society and politics
Pakistan’s politics is shaped by weak political institutions and a strident relationship between government and military. But religion and other factors also play a significant role.