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When crackdowns and cooptation fail: What constrains religious opposition forces in Bangladesh?
It seems unlikely that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will cultivate a vibrant multi-party democracy in Bangladesh.
‘Islam, authoritarianism, and underdevelopment: A global and historical comparison’ by Ahmet Kuru
What happened to the era when Muslims were at the forefront of advancing philosophical and scientific knowledge? Why is the Muslim world suffering at the hands of authoritarian regimes?
What is Islam? The highly contested debate about ‘Islam’ in Bangladeshi politics and culture
‘Islam’ in Bangladesh should be understood as a phenomenon with complex meanings.
Islamic challenges to Pakistan’s transgender rights law
Pakistan broke ground in 2018 with its legislation of a transgender rights law. But how has the situation unfolded since then?
The Muslim and religious ‘Other’: Reflections on early Islam and beyond from the perspective of contemporary scholarship
The relationship between the Religious Self and the Religious Other is an integral part of the dynamic understanding of every religious tradition, Islam included.