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All items tagged MuslimsOpen Think Tank ArticlesAugust 26, 2011 | Can Democracy Work in the Arab World?Stephanie Mazzola: Amid calls for democracy in the Arab world, we cannot help but associate “democracy” with the liberal model of government of the West. But can popular sovereignty be applied to Islamic states? It is possible, but they must first establish social foundations that allow a democratic transition to take place. ... MoreSeptember 27, 2010 | Facing Immigration: A Comparative Evaluation of Integration ApproachesEva Maria Krockow: European approaches towards the integration of immigrants have resulted in inter-cultural clashes. More flexible strategies based on mutual respect whilst upholding a national leading culture are necessary for successful integration. ... MoreSeptember 22, 2010 | The Sarrazin Case: Demography and Immigration in GermanyEditorial Team: In view of a declining and aging population, German businesses will increasingly need to attract young talent and professionals from abroad, lest they risk Germany’s competitive position in world markets. Against this backdrop, the controversy that erupted over Thilo Sarrazin’s book carries far greater significance than might be apparent at first. How Germany deals with its immigrant population will determine not only its internal stability and economic prosperity, but also how well the country will be poised to deal with foreign policy challenges arising from parts of the Muslim world, be it Afghanistan or the question of Turkey’s EU accession. ... MoreGlobal Must Read ArticlesMay 26, 2009 | Jonathan Laurence, Transatlantic AcademyJonathan Laurence is a Transatlantic Academy fellow at the German Marshall Fund, non-resident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and an assistant March 2, 2009 | Iran Must Be Viewed as a Multi-Ethnic SocietyThe reported plight of Jews in Iran has provoked consternation amongst academics in this area.++ Comparisons with totalitarian regimes such as that of Nazi Germany are not accurate.++ Today’s Iran is an open society with access to international news, and the upcoming elections will be fair and open.++ Life for Jews in Iran may be more difficult than that of Muslims, but society is relatively ... 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 ... MoreJune 4, 2007 | Turkey Struggles with the Nature of their Democracy, reports Robert RubyThere is growing doubt among Turks that democracy can thrive within their country, reports Robert Ruby of the Pew Research Center. Pew Global Attitudes surveys indicate that, in conjunction with recent turmoil over presidential elections, concerns are increasing over the growing role of Islam in domestic politics. According to Ruby, the events of early May could intensify fears that mixing ... More |
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