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All items tagged islamismOpen Think Tank ArticlesDecember 14, 2010 | Turkey's Islamist AdventureNiklas Anzinger: Turkey’s leading political party is shifting away from its Western orientation. This is a consequential step of Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan’s agenda of de-secularizing Turkish democracy. Ankara’s reorientation remains an obstacle not only to Western influence in the Middle East but also a NATO missile defense shield. ... MoreDecember 14, 2010 | Why Turkey Is Still European at HeartFintan Hastings: Far from drifting closer toward Islamism, Turkey remains very Europe oriented. Its policy of “Zero Problems with Neighbors” means open engagement with surrounding countries of all religions. The EU needs to harness these benefits for greater energy and regional cooperation as Brussels and Ankara share the same long-term security goals. ... MoreDecember 10, 2007 | Climate Change Increases the Risk of TerrorismJulianne Smith and Alexander T. J. Lennon: We contend that in the years to come climate change will further disrupt the stability of already volatile regions, which has the potential of producing multitudes of discontented individuals prone to radicalization. ... MoreJuly 4, 2007 | America's Suicidal StatecraftShlomo Ben-Ami: I analyze the consequences of US grand strategy in the Middle East. The regional balance of power has been so thoroughly altered that an Arab-Israeli settlement now looks increasingly possible. ... MoreGlobal Must Read ArticlesMarch 1, 2012 | New Socio-Political Actors in North Africa: A Transatlantic PerspectiveThe chapters in this report analyze a number of features of each of the three socio-political actors in North Africa: the civil society, economic actors, and Islamist parties. It looks at their role in the current phase of transition, the extent to which they can be defined as “new” actors, and their relationship with other components of the state and society, including the remnants of the old ... MoreJanuary 30, 2009 | Obama Must Maintain Flexibility With IranIt is crucial that Obama stays true to his promise of a fresh approach towards Iran, as the country wields significant influence over the wider Middle East region. ++ Persuading Iran to end its uranium enrichment program through dialog should begin as soon as possible. ++ Some important foundations for transparent democracy are in place, despite the country’s theocratic rule: the sizable body ... MoreJanuary 20, 2009 | A "Muslim Democracy" in South AsiaIn the recent election, the secular party in Bangladesh secured a victory over the Islamic party. ++ The election of Sheikh Hasin as PM marked a victory for those aspiring to democracy in the country, indicating that the majority of the people in Bangladesh desire a ‘’secular and stable future for their country [and] warm relations with their giant neighbor, India.” ++ If the current ... MoreJune 6, 2008 | US Should Acknowledge Al Qaeda as a Hybrid ThreatThe question of whether al Qaeda is engaged in a “leaderless” Jihad or one that is “alive and well” - a fundamental issue when determining US counter-terrorism policy - provides for heated discussions in the US. ++ Al Qaeda is in fact both resilient and disorganized: it has reconstituted itself and spread geographically yet its lack of grassroots supporters and constructive ideology will ... MoreJune 4, 2008 | Radical Islamism Won't Disappear Like CommunismFrom both the Right and the Left, Western thinkers have failed to grasp that radical Islamism’s strength in Asian countries such as Pakistan and Indonesia is a result of these countries’ general weakness. ++ Although almost always a minority, extremists tend to be better organized and more motivated, thereby able to exert exceptional influence on regions lacking civil societies. ++ In ... MoreCommentsFebruary 4, 2011 | @Joerg: "Asked whether there is a struggle...December 17, 2009 | Dear Caroline Hammargren, Just a final note... |
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