Within the international development and humanitarian arenas no one disagrees with the
language and aspirations of inclusion, protection, rights and equality. Yet, most development …

This meta‐study examines the nature of past and current theoretically informed debates on
sectarian politics in the Middle East and identifies the biggest challenges and possible …

Abstract 'Sectarianism'has been frequently used by politicians, activists, journalists and even
some academics to explain causes and dynamics of the Syrian uprising and the subsequent …

The (secular-humanist) philosophical theology governing (positivist) disciplines such as
International Law and International Relations precludes a priori any communicative …

This article problematizes the study of religious nationalism, which lacks conceptual,
religious, and nationalist “seriousness.” These problems of “seriousness” obscure the nature …

This article demonstrates how gender analysis has been profoundly overlooked in many
studies of sectarianism in the Middle East. While numerous books and articles have …

The increasing sectarianization of the international relations of the Middle East and North
Africa (MENA) is a defining feature of the region's contemporary politics. Iran has sought to …

The idea of a historical and genealogical continuity between the ancient Phoenicians and
the modern Lebanese played a prominent part in Lebanon's politics and nation-building …

This paper explores how religious diversity dynamics shaped humanitarian assistance
efforts in the context of large-scale displacement due to conflict in Iraq, and what actions …

Religious discourse has a fundamental impact on sectarian violence, stability and
sovereignty across the Gulf region. Amidst an increasingly volatile political and social …