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| Material Type: | Internet resource |
|---|---|
| Document Type: | Book, Internet Resource |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Cheryl Benard |
| ISBN: | 0833034383 9780833034380 |
| OCLC Number: | 52381132 |
| Notes: | "Supported by the Smith Richardson Foundation." "MR-1716-CMEPP"--P. [4] of cover. |
| Description: | xvi, 72 p. ; 26 cm. |
| Contents: | Mapping the issues : an introduction to the range of thought in contemporary Islam -- Finding partners for the promotion of democratic Islam : options -- A proposed strategy -- The hadith wars -- Hijab as a case study -- Strategy in depth -- Correspondence about the U.S. Department of State's portrayal of Islam. |
| Responsibility: | Cheryl Benard. |
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Abstract:
Contemporary Islam is struggling within itself over its values, identity, and place in the world, with rivals contending for spiritual and political dominance--as well as with the "outside" world. In Western eyes, the ideal Islamic community would be democratic, economically viable, politically stable, and socially progressive and would follow the rules and norms of international conduct. But as the international community strives to understand all this and, possibly, influence the outcome, the best approaches--or even whom to approach--are not always easy to determine. As an aid to the process, this report compares and contrasts the subgroups within Islam. The author recommends careful deliberation in deciding how to proceed, taking into account the symbolic weight of certain issues, the meaning likely to be assigned to any positions U.S. policymakers might take on these issues, the consequences for other Islamic actors, and the opportunity costs and possible unintended consequences. With all that in mind, the author then makes her own series of recommendations.
In the face of Islam's own internal struggles, it is not easy to see who we should support and how. This report provides detailed descriptions of subgroups, their stands on various issues, and what those stands may mean for the West. Since the outcomes can matter greatly to international community, that community might wish to influence them by providing support to appropriate actors. The author recommends a mixed approach of providing specific types of support to those who can influence the outcomes in desirable ways.
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