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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Policy Brief May 13, 2021
Religious Soft Power in Russian Foreign Policy: Constitutional Change and the Russian Orthodox Church
In this policy brief, Robert C. Blitt explores how the Kremlin continues to deepen its reliance on the Russian Orthodox Church-Moscow Patriarchate as a lever of soft power in Russian foreign policy.
Other Publications
Lesson Plan February 1, 2021
Article August 8, 2018
Borders and Duties to the Displaced: Ethical Perspectives on the Refugee Protection System
October 21, 2020
A Time to Heal, A Time to Build (Video)
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September 17, 2020
The Ethics and Politics of Guantánamo Bay (Video)
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June 10, 2020
Religious Responsibilities in Confronting Police Brutality (Video)
Duration: 1 hours 2 minutes
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