Religious Statecraft

Author : Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 395 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2018-05-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780231545068

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Religious Statecraft by Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar Pdf

Since the 1979 revolution, scholars and policy makers alike have tended to see Iranian political actors as religiously driven—dedicated to overturning the international order in line with a theologically prescribed outlook. This provocative book argues that such views have the link between religious ideology and political order in Iran backwards. Religious Statecraft examines the politics of Islam, rather than political Islam, to achieve a new understanding of Iranian politics and its ideological contradictions. Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar traces half a century of shifting Islamist doctrines against the backdrop of Iran’s factional and international politics, demonstrating that religious narratives in Iran can change rapidly, frequently, and dramatically in accordance with elites’ threat perceptions. He argues that the Islamists’ gambit to capture the state depended on attaining a monopoly over the use of religious narratives. Tabaar explains how competing political actors strategically develop and deploy Shi’a-inspired ideologies to gain credibility, constrain political rivals, and raise mass support. He also challenges readers to rethink conventional wisdom regarding the revolution, Ayatollah Khomeini, the U.S. embassy hostage crisis, the Iran-Iraq War, the Green Movement, nuclear politics, and U.S.–Iran relations. Based on a micro-level analysis of postrevolutionary Iranian media and recently declassified documents as well as theological journals and political memoirs, Religious Statecraft constructs a new picture of Iranian politics in which power drives Islamist ideology.

Author : Douglas Johnston,Cynthia Sampson
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0195102800

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Religion, the Missing Dimension of Statecraft by Douglas Johnston,Cynthia Sampson Pdf

This collection of wide ranging case studies and theoretical pieces shows how religious or spiritual factors can play a helpful role in international relations. Written by a distinguished roster of scholars, this volume includes a foreword by Jimmy Carter and six maps.

Author : Francis J. Beckwith
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2012-05-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0830869883

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Politics for Christians by Francis J. Beckwith Pdf

Politics is concerned with citizenship and the administration of justice--how communities are formed and governed. The role of Christians in the political process is hotly contested, but as citizens, Francis Beckwith argues, Christians have a rich heritage of sophisticated thought, as well as a genuine responsibility, to contribute to the shaping of public policy. In particular, Beckwith addresses the contention that Christians, or indeed religious citizens of any faith, should set aside their beliefs before they enter the public square. What role should religious citizens take in a liberal democracy? What is the proper separation of church and state? What place should be made for natural rights and the moral law within a secular state? This cogent introduction to political thought surveys political science, politics and government while making the case for how statecraft may genuinely contribute to soulcraft. Politics for Christians is part of The Christian Worldview Integration Series.

Author : Alan Wardman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015001157166

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Religion and Statecraft Among the Romans by Alan Wardman Pdf

Author : Pak Nung Wong
Publisher : Routledge India
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0429263449

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Logic of the Powers by Pak Nung Wong Pdf

"What global future would ensure hope, justice and peace to the human mankind? In view of a fast evolving post-covid world order, this volume explores a novel Christian post-colonial approach to global affairs. It examines the existing 'sociology of the powers' theoretical scheme, the debate between Christian realism and Christian pacifism, the method and practice of prophetic witnessing, to elaborate a new Christian approach to statecraft and futurology in terms of theory, methodology and ontology. This book, Uses the COVID-19 pandemic as the background to examine why and how the pandemic has accelerated the US's decline, and to identify the tacit game rules that contributed to the UK government's mishandling of the pandemic; Compares the political systems between China and the West, and engages with selected theoretical narratives from the Global South to envision an alternative 'shared globalization' project; Argues why it is important for the post-colonial Christian individuals and communities to get involved in this global discussion for a new world order of complex realist interdependencies grounded on hope, social justice and peace. A fresh take on global politics and international relations, this volume will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of political science, religious studies, peace studies, theology and future studies"--

Author : Milan Babík
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Eschatology
ISBN : 1602587434

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Statecraft and Salvation by Milan Babík Pdf

Statecraft and Salvation traces Wilson's New Democracyto liberal internationalism as an effort distinctly shaped by his faith.--Barry Hankins "Journal of Church and State"

Author : Douglas Johnston
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2008-06-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780199721955

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Faith- Based Diplomacy Trumping Realpolitik by Douglas Johnston Pdf

For most of the twentieth century, the most critical concerns of national security have been balance-of-power politics and the global arms race. The religious conflicts of this era and the motives behind them, however, demand a radical break with this tradition. If the United States is to prevail in its long-term contest with extremist Islam, it will need to re-examine old assumptions, expand the scope of its thinking to include religion and other "irrational" factors, and be willing to depart from past practice. A purely military response in reaction to such attacks will simply not suffice. What will be required is a long-term strategy of cultural engagement, backed by a deeper understanding of how others view the world and what is important to them. In non-Western cultures, religion is a primary motivation for political actions. Historically dismissed by Western policymakers as a divisive influence, religion in fact has significant potential for overcoming the obstacles that lead to paralysis and stalemate. The Incorporation of religion as part of the solution to such problems is as simple as it is profound. It is long overdue. This book looks at five intractable conflicts and explores the possibility of drawing on religion as a force for peace. It builds upon the insights of Religion, the Missing Dimension of Statecraft (OUP, 1994) -- which examined the role that religious or spiritual factors can play in preventing or resolving conflict -- while achieving social change based on justice and reconciliation. The world-class authors writing in this volume suggest how the peacemaking tenets of five major world religions can be strategically applied in ongoing conflicts in which those religions are involved. Finally, the commonalities and differences between these religions are examined with an eye toward further applications in peacemaking and conflict resolution.

Author : Paul M. Dover
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2017-08
Category : History
ISBN : 1474428444

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Secretaries and Statecraft in the Early Modern World by Paul M. Dover Pdf

The early modern period has long been seen as an age of great importance in the development of foreign relations. The rise of resident embassies, the development of institutions dedicated to diplomatic activity, and the growth of state bureaucracies were all components in the rise of recognisably modern diplomacy. This was an 'age of secretaries' that assigned important roles in the diplomatic process to a variety of state secretaries, chancellors and ministers. Bringing together case studies drawn from across Europe and Asia, and written by leading scholars in their fields, this collection offers a novel and genuinely trans-regional take on the emergence of modern inter-state relations.

Author : Benjamin Elman,Martin Kern
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2009-10-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789047430933

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Statecraft and Classical Learning by Benjamin Elman,Martin Kern Pdf

Devoted to the ancient Chinese Classic Rituals of Zhou, this book presents a multi-faceted picture of the life of the text from its inception some two millennia ago to its modern political and scholarly discourse across East Asia.

Author : Alan Wardman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0608164291

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Religion and Statecraft Among the Romans by Alan Wardman Pdf

Author : Erica Caple James
Publisher : University of New Mexico Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780826360342

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Governing Gifts by Erica Caple James Pdf

This collection investigates the intersections between faith-based charity and secular statecraft. The contributors trace the connections among piety, philanthropy, policy, and policing. Rather than attempt to delimit what constitutes so-called faith-based aid and institutions or to reify the concept of the state, they seek to understand how faith and organized religious charity can be mobilized—at times on behalf of the state—to govern populations and their practices. In exploring the relationship between faith-based charity and the state, this volume contributes to discussions of the boundaries between public and private realms and to studies on the resurgence of religion in politics and public policy. The contributors demonstrate how the borders between faith-based and secular domains of governance cannot be clearly defined. Ultimately the book aims to expand the parameters of what has typically been a US-centric discussion of faith-based interventions as it explores the concepts of faith, charity, security, and governance within a global perspective.

Author : Peter S. Henne
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2023-10-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781501770517

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Religious Appeals in Power Politics by Peter S. Henne Pdf

Religious Appeals in Power Politics examines how states use, or attempt to use, confessional appeals to religious belief and conscience to advance political strategies and objectives. Through case studies of the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Russia, Peter S. Henne demonstrates that religion, although not as high profile or well-funded a tool as economic sanctions or threats of military force, remains a potent weapon in international relations. Public policy analysis often minimizes the role of religion, favoring military or economic matters as the "important" arenas of policy debate. As Henne shows, however, at transformative moments in political history, states turn to faith-based appeals to integrate or fragment international coalitions. Henne highlights Saudi Arabia's 1960s rivalry with Egypt, the United States's post-9/11 leadership in the global war on terrorism, and the Russian Federation's contemporary expansionism both to reveal the presence and power of calls for religious unity and to emphasize the uncertainty and anxiety such appeals can create. Religious Appeals in Power Politics offers a bold corrective to those who consider religion as tangential to military or economic might.

Author : Peter Mandaville
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2023-09-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780197605806

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The Geopolitics of Religious Soft Power by Peter Mandaville Pdf

"In 1947, Myron Taylor, the United States (US) envoy to the Vatican and an ally of President Truman, met with several European religious leaders. In that meeting, Taylor called on "people of all faiths" to "unite upon a universal two-point declaration embodying the spirit of belief in God and belief in human liberty" (Inboden 2008, 124). The political significance of this statement is clear from the context: Taylor held this meeting to gain European support for the emerging struggle between the US and the Soviet Union. While much of Truman's early Cold War policies involved military and economic might, he also hoped to build up the America's "soft power" by appealing to common religious values and identities among allies. The role of religion in Truman's diplomacy should not be a surprise to anyone who studies (or engages in) US politics. As observers since Alexis de Tocqueville have noted, religion is an essential element of America. It infuses debates, and influences political struggles, and therefore it ends up also becoming an important element of US foreign policy. The idea of Manifest Destiny, which guided the country's early expansion, included a belief in the providential backing of the new United States of America. Religious rhetoric and imagery popped up repeatedly throughout the Cold War while continuing to influence US priorities in the 21st century, from debt relief to religious freedom promotion. Few, then would take issue with the claim that religion influences American politics, both domestic and international. But can religion actually be a tool for policy-makers? That is, can US leaders draw on faith to advance US interests?"--

Author : Christopher M. Davidson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 451 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2022-01-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780197650318

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From Sheikhs to Sultanism by Christopher M. Davidson Pdf

Muhammad bin Salman Al-Saud and Muhammad bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, the respective princely strongmen of Saudi Arabia and the UAE, have torn up the old rules. They have spurred game-changing economic master plans, presided over vast anti-corruption crackdowns, tackled entrenched religious forces, and overseen the mass arrest of critics. In parallel, they also appear to have replaced the old 'sheikhly' consensus systems of their predecessors with something more autocratic, more personalistic, and perhaps even analytically distinct. These are the two wealthiest and most populous Gulf monarchies, and increasingly important global powers--Saudi Arabia is a G20 member, and the UAE will be the host of the World Expo in 2021-2022. Such sweeping changes to their statecraft and authority structures could well end up having a direct impact, for better or worse, on policies, economies and individual lives all around the world. Christopher M. Davidson tests the hypothesis that Saudi Arabia and the UAE are now effectively contemporary or even 'advanced' sultanates, and situates these influential states within an international model of autocratic authoritarianism. Drawing on a range of primary sources, including new interviews and surveys, From Sheikhs to Sultanism puts forward an original, empirically grounded interpretation of the rise of both MBS and MBZ.

Author : Terry L. Deibel
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 11 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2007-07-23
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780521871914

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Foreign Affairs Strategy by Terry L. Deibel Pdf

This book enables readers to think strategically about American foreign policy.