Khalil al-Anani explains how the Sisi regime’s relentless attempts to control religious institutions, and particularly Al-Azhar, to serve his political agenda have undermined Egypt’s religious soft power.
Law and Religion
In our pluralistic world, a variety of oft-conflicting perspectives informs our understanding of moral and political ideas of justice. Additionally, legal cases increasingly span across borders and involve participants with no shared tradition, creating tensions that reflect fundamental moral conflicts. These resources explore how religion grounds, shapes, and conflicts with our legal systems.
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Islam, Politics, and the Future of Afghanistan
How and where might Islam fit into the future of Afghan governance, especially in comparison to the Taliban of the 1990s? What lessons from the broader history of political Islam might provide a path toward peace in Afghanistan?
August 6, 2021
Palestinian Citizens and Religious Nationalism in Israel
In what ways does the relationship between religion and nation in Israel interface with the citizenship and day-to-day experiences of Palestinians in Israel? What might widespread protests by Palestinian citizens in Israel suggest about the future of Israeli democracy?
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Nuclear Weapons And International Law 2020
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Article July 18, 2022
A Relational Understanding of Human Rights: Human Dignity in Social Solidarity
Published in Emory Law Journal, Senior Fellow Rev. David Hollenbach, S.J., contributes to a Festschrift honoring the work of Georgetown graduate Michael J. Perry (C'68). Hollenbach focuses on human rights and its influence in shaping global political order and morality.
Other Publications
Policy Brief May 13, 2021
Lesson Plan February 1, 2021
June 8, 2022
Ballroom A/B, Closing Plenary Session (English) (Video)
Duration: 1 hours 56 minutes
June 7, 2022
Ballroom D, 2nd Session, Extending welcome from faith communities at the US-Mexico border (English) (Video)
Duration: 1 hours 21 minutes
June 7, 2022
Ballroom A/B, 3rd Session, Responding to the challenges of freedom of conscience and religion (EN) (Video)
Duration: 1 hours 22 minutes
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