Iranian Islam and the Faustian bargain of western modernity
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Western intellectuals should not brush off Iran's surprising interpretation of the downfall of the Soviet Union as a prelude to a Western demise. This interpretation is backed by Iranian intellectuals' belief that the political 'East' and 'West' inherited the rational universalism and secular humanism of the Enlightenment. Such a belief reflects the fact that many non-Westerners differ from their Western counterparts in their view of space and time, culture, material wealth, social values and moral principles.
Publication Name: Journal of Peace Research
Subject: International relations
ISSN: 0022-3433
Year: 1997
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The rise of religious nationalism and conflict: Ethnic conflict and revolutionary wars, 1945-2001
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The role of religion in ethnic nationalism and revolutionary wars between 1945 and 2001using the Minorities at Risk (MAR) and State Failure (SF) data sets is examined. The results of this study reveal that religion can be an important influence on conflict.
Publication Name: Journal of Peace Research
Subject: International relations
ISSN: 0022-3433
Year: 2004
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