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Historical Context -- The formation of the state of Israel -- The Arab-Israeli wars -- Palestinian politics : The failure of the 'peace-process' -- Pan-Arabism and Islamism -- The Iranian Revolution and pan-Shi'ism -- Playground of the Superpower -- The US-led War on Terror -- The Arab Uprisings -- The Syrian War -- The Islamic State -- Iran-US Relations and the Nuclear Deal -- Shifting geopolitics in the Middle East.

This Handbook uses a comprehensive study of political institutions, social movements and external pressures to offer nuanced study of politics in the Middle East. Foremost scholars on the Middle East examine key themes such as political change, regional rivalry and authoritarianism, making this collection very timely and relevant as an authoritative source. Throughout history, the Middle East has been subject to high levels of political upheaval, revolutions, interstate and intrastate conflict and population dislocation. Charting the ongoing disruptions to authoritarianism in the Middle East, chapters consider the internal logic of the divide between state and society, the continued disregard for societal needs, and the suppression of legitimate grievances, all of which would indicate further and future upheavals. The Handbook engages with questions of political legitimacy and popular aspirations, energy and environmental security, foreign power interests and political ideologies to present a well-rounded picture of a dynamic region.

"This updated, 2nd edition of the Handbook book covers a range of political actors that use Islam to advance their cause. While they share the ultimate vision of establishing a political system governed by Islam, the tactics and methods can be very different. Capturing this diversity, this volume also sheds light on some of the less-known experiences from South East Asia to North Africa. Drawing on the expertise from some of the top scholars in the world, the chapters examine the main issues surrounding political Islam across the world, including: Theoretical foundations of political Islam, Historical background, Geographical spread of Islamist movements, Political strategies adopted by Islamist groups, Terrorism, Attitudes towards democracy, Relations between Muslims and the West in the international sphere, Challenges of integration, Gender relations Capturing the geographical spread of Islamism and the many manifestations of this political phenomenon make this book a key resource for students and researchers interested in political Islam, Muslim affairs and the Middle East"--

Acknowledgements -- Chronology -- Map of Uzbekistan -- Foreword / by Yaacov Ba'i -- From Soviet to Post-Soviet authoritarianism -- Islamic challenge -- Tashkent's foreign policy decisions -- Uzbekistan and the United States: a difficult relationship -- September 11 and the 'War on Terror' -- Human rights and Democracy -- Prospects for authoritarian withdrawal -- Postscript -- Appendix A: The Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan -- Appendix B: Extracts from the Report of the Special Rapporteur on the Question of Torture -- Appendix C: The call to jihad / by the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan.

1. Democracy promotion : an unfortunate legacy / Shahram Akbarzadeh and Benjamin MacQueen -- 2. 'Democratisation', religious extremism, fragile states, and insurgencies : Bush's legacies to Obama and the challenges ahead / Juan Cole -- 3. The 'Americanization' of democratic theory : some lessons from Iraq and Afghanistan / William Maley -- 4. Political reconstruction, democracy and power-sharing in Afghanistan and Iraq / Benjamin MacQueen -- 5. Winning hearts and minds : US promotion of a democratic Islam / James Piscatori -- 6. Energy security and democracy promotion in the Middle East : a Bush-Obama continuum? / Leanne Piggott -- 7. Iraq : elite fragmentation, Islam and democracy / Amin Saikal -- 8. Mugged by reality : democracy promotion and Egyptian political reform during the Bush era, and the options for President Obama / Robert Bowker -- 9. Good governance and air strikes : America's awkward toolkit in Yemen / Sarah Philips.

The Routledge Handbook of Political Islam provides a multidisciplinary overview of the phenomenon of political Islam, one of the key political movements of our time. Drawing on the expertise of some of the top scholars in the world, it examines the main issues surrounding political Islam across the world, from aspects of Muslim integration in the West to questions of political legitimacy in the Muslim world. Bringing together an international team of renowned and respected experts on the topic, the chapters in the book present a critical account of: theoretical foundations of political Islam, historical background, geographical spread of Islamist movements, political strategies adopted by Islamist groups, terrorism, attitudes towards democracy, relations between Muslims and the West in the international sphere, challenges of integration, and gender relations. Presenting readers with the diversity of views on political Islam in a nuanced and dispassionate manner, this handbook is an essential addition to the existing literature on Islam and politics. It will be of interest across a wide range of disciplines, including political science, Islamic studies, sociology and history.

"The Middle East has been the centerpiece of American foreign policy for decades. As President Barack Obama faces continuing wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the nuclear debate in Iran and the ever-present Israeli-Palestinian conflict the future of this region is once again firmly in the international spotlight. America's Challenges in the Greater Middle East charts U.S. policy towards key Middle Eastern states and evaluates the impact of the current Administration's policies. This edited volume brings together scholarly opinion from a diverse range of world-recognized experts and is the definitive text on the Obama Administration's engagement with this volatile, yet politically vital, part of the world"--

Intro -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Foreword -- 1. The Challenge of Being Muslim -- 2. The Attitudes of Imams towards the Inclusion of Women in Mosque Activities -- 3. Contracts with Clauses: The Secret Politics of Being and Becoming Muslim -- 4. Racism and Resistance: Everyday Experiences of Muslim Women in Australia -- 5. Shari'ah, State Law and the 'Divorce Dilemma': Challenges Facing Muslim Women in Western Countries -- 6. Multiculturalism and Its Challenges for Muslim Women -- 7. The Identity of the 'Australian Muslim Woman' in Sport and Recreation -- 8. Double Bind and Double Responsibility: Speech and Silence among Australian Muslim Women -- Acknowledgement -- About the Authors -- Select Bibliography -- Index.

The Islamic Republic of Iran has pursued full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). In doing so, Iran has appeared to be unfazed by the prospect of allying with Russia and China, two countries which have systematically suppressed their Muslim minorities for decades. Similarly, the SCO's Central Asian member states are led by individual leaders who are generally believed to rule in spite of their populations. As a result, Iran's eagerness to join the SCO may appear to contradict its self-promoted image as the champion of Muslim interests, but in reality it sits nicely within its overarching enmity for the USA. Indeed, the SCO is seen as a geopolitical counterweight to the USA. For Iran, this geopolitical opportunity overrides ideological imperatives, with the gap between ideology and geopolitics most evident under the presidency of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Adapted from the source document.