Islamic Activism and Democratization in the Middle East and North Africa

• Main Author: Hendriks, B. (auth)
• Other Authors: Luyendijk, J. (auth), Harchaoui, S. (auth), Joffé, G. (auth), Abu-Rumman, M.S (auth), Schoonenboom, J. (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: WRR 2006
• Subjects: Politics & government; overheidsbeleid; political science; european union; europese unie; Democracy; Hamas; Human rights; Islamism; MENA; Middle East; Muslim Brotherhood; United States
• Online Access: OAPEN Library: download the publication; OAPEN Library: description of the publication

Summary

Political Science; European Union
Background to the conference: the WRR-report on Islamic activism. In recent years violent Islamic activism has unleashed a perilous process of action, reaction, and confrontation. Not only international relations, but also relations between population groups within states are under great pressure. Fear of Islam has also increased in Europe along with mistrust between Muslims and non-Muslims. Opinion leaders, politicians, and citizens render harsh judgments regarding 'Islam', which is often considered incompatible with core values like democracy and human rights.

Physical Description

1 electronic resource (76 p.)

Access

Open Access