Middle Eastern Studies
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This study examines the extent to which separatism in South Sudan led the failure of the state and its institutions and aims to draw lessons from this... more
August 9, 2018
Led by Saudi Arabia, the Gulf States –except Kuwait and Oman- and Egypt severed diplomatic ties with Qatar based on its support of terrorism. Qatar has become... more
June 24, 2017
It is wrong to assume that Islam is the only determining force behind family structures, gender relations and patriarchal organizations in Middle Eastern and... more
February 9, 2017
The study of Orientalism helps understanding how Westerners perceive the Middle East. In this introductory synopsis, I will answer the following questions:... more
October 25, 2016
There is an ongoing debate about whether Islam is compatible with democracy. There are two ways to look at this question. The first one is by asking if... more
July 3, 2016
Islam is often characterized (in the West) as being patriarchal and oppressive to women. Muslim feminist Asma Barlas disagrees with this characterization... more
June 23, 2016
In shaping the Islamist ideology, the past plays the kernel role. Saying this leads us to ask: which past plays such a role? How examplary was this past?
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May 22, 2016
The CRS reports (2008 - 2009) were meant to give a cut-and-dry definition of Wahhabism, Salafism, Sunnism and Shi'ism for members and commitees of Congress.... more
May 12, 2016
Colonialism have had a great impact on Muslims, leaders and communities, and on Islam as well. Although the impact of colonialism posed a challenge to Muslims... more
May 6, 2016
Understanding the Muslim view of the world in comparison with other monotheistic views is key in understanding Muslim self-perception, the perception of the... more
April 27, 2016