Category: Analysis
Re imagining Muslim Representation in India: Why wider engagement with traditional Sunni-Sufi institutions may strengthen democratic consultation
(Dr. Shujaat Ali Quadri) For decades, public conversations around Muslim leadership in India have often revolved around a limited set of organised religious and socio-political…
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Roots and Ramifications of Islamism and Islamist Terrorism: An Analysis of Anarchy, Chaos, Colonialism, and Foreign Intervention with a Focus on South Asia
By Grace Mubashir The Rise Of Islamist Terrorism And Islamism In The Middle East Is A Multifaceted Phenomenon Shaped By A Complex Interplay Of Historical,…
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A.G. Noorani: A Pillar of Indian Constitutional Law and Champion of Civil Liberties
By Grace Mubashir Noorani Had Been An Eloquent Advocate Of Civil Liberties And The Rights Of Minorities. He Showed A Particular Concern For The Condition…
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The Manufactured Conflict: Pakistan’s Evasion of Its Saudi Commitment
Author: Ajmal Sohail In recent months, headlines have been dominated by reports of a simmering conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Observers may be misled into…
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“Talibanning” Women’s Rights: A Sad Part of Afghanistan’s Story
By Grace Mubashir The Taliban’s Return Led to Widespread Fear and A Regression In Human Rights, Especially For Women And Minorities. The Economy Is in…
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The Future of BRICS under Modi
By Dr Arun Mitra Despite pressures from the United States government, many countries in the Global South have begun asserting themselves and refusing to accept US…
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Salafism and Violence in Indian Context
By Grace Mubashir Unlike Many Other Parts Of The World, Indian Salafists, By And Large, Disavow Violence Due To Their Long History In India And…
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Sufism and Political Islam: a viable replacement? (1)
BY Nouran Hassan After 9/11 incidents, a global discourse on ‘moderate Islam’ or Sufism has been promoted by many US think tanks to counter-balance the extreme…
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Sufism and Political Islam: a viable replacement? (2)
BY Nouran Hassan The first part of this work dealt with the historical manifestations of Sufism in the Muslim world bearing emphasis on the varied roles…
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