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Originally published in 1984 this book focuses principally on the
use of foreign aid by the members of OPEC in the 1970s and
demonstrates how the divisive elements both within OPEC and between
OPEC and the rest of the developing world prevented OPEC from using
aid to advance developing world objectives. It explains why the
OPEC countries filed to achieve the goals they set for themselves
and will be of interest to all those concerned with the politics of
the developing world, development assistance, Middle East regional
economics and political and security issues.
This book explores the rapid changes in the economics and politics
of the Middle East, which profoundly influence U.S. policy and
interests in the region. The contributors examine elements in the
economic picture, including falling oil prices and the uncertainty
surrounding OPEC; the concomitant drop in oil revenues and its
effect on the spending p
In recent years, Islamic fundamentalist, revolutionary, and
jihadist movements have overshadowed more moderate and reformist
voices and trends within Islam. This compelling volume introduces
the current generation of reformist thinkers and activists, the
intellectual traditions they carry on, and the reasons for the
failure of reformist movements to sustain broad support in the
Islamic world today. Richly detailed regionally focused chapters
cover Iran, the Arab East, the Maghreb, South Asia, Indonesia,
Malaysia, Turkey, Europe, and North America. The editor's
introductory chapter traces the roots of reformist thinking both in
Islamic tradition and as a response to the challenge of modernity
for Muslims struggling to reconcile the requirements of
modernization with their cultural and religious values. The
concluding chapter identifies commonalities, comparisons, and
trends in the modernizing movements.
In recent years, Islamic fundamentalist, revolutionary, and
jihadist movements have overshadowed more moderate and reformist
voices and trends within Islam. This compelling volume introduces
the current generation of reformist thinkers and activists, the
intellectual traditions they carry on, and the reasons for the
failure of reformist movements to sustain broad support in the
Islamic world today. Richly detailed regionally focused chapters
cover Iran, the Arab East, the Maghreb, South Asia, Indonesia,
Malaysia, Turkey, Europe, and North America. The editor's
introductory chapter traces the roots of reformist thinking both in
Islamic tradition and as a response to the challenge of modernity
for Muslims struggling to reconcile the requirements of
modernization with their cultural and religious values. The
concluding chapter identifies commonalities, comparisons, and
trends in the modernizing movements.
This book explores the rapid changes in the economics and politics
of the Middle East, which profoundly influence U.S. policy and
interests in the region. The contributors examine elements in the
economic picture, including falling oil prices and the uncertainty
surrounding OPEC.
Originally published in 1984 this book focuses principally on the
use of foreign aid by the members of OPEC in the 1970s and
demonstrates how the divisive elements both within OPEC and between
OPEC and the rest of the developing world prevented OPEC from using
aid to advance developing world objectives. It explains why the
OPEC countries filed to achieve the goals they set for themselves
and will be of interest to all those concerned with the politics of
the developing world, development assistance, Middle East regional
economics and political and security issues.
This richly detailed study traces the shared history of Russia and
Islam in expanding compass--from the Tatar civilization within the
Russian heartland, to the conquered territories of the Caucasus and
Central Asia, to the larger geopolitical and security context of
contemporary Russia on the civilizational divide. The study's
distinctive analytical drive stresses political and geopolitical
relationships over time and into the very complicated present. Rich
with insight, the book is also an incomparable source of factual
information about Russia's Muslim populations, religious
institutions, political organizations, and ideological movements.
Presenting the views of leading experts on strategic considerations
in Eurasia, this volume shows that the 11 September attacks and
subsequent developments have affected the way in which
international relations are evaluated. In addition, these
developments have turned the concept of asymmetric threats,
including large-scale international terrorist attacks, into genuine
realistic dangers threatening our security. As a result, the
conventional mindset over issues of war and peace, of existing
alliances and partnerships, even of the character of the
international system has to be re-evaulated. This volume sheds
light on the aspects of change that have taken place in the post-11
September evolution of international relations in Eurasia.
This richly detailed study traces the shared history of Russia and
Islam in expanding compass--from the Tatar civilization within the
Russian heartland, to the conquered territories of the Caucasus and
Central Asia, to the larger geopolitical and security context of
contemporary Russia on the civilizational divide. The study's
distinctive analytical drive stresses political and geopolitical
relationships over time and into the very complicated present. Rich
with insight, the book is also an incomparable source of factual
information about Russia's Muslim populations, religious
institutions, political organizations, and ideological movements.
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