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Is the West at War With Islam? - Aimen Dean

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Islam, State, and the Justification of Jihad

This chapter examines the nuanced interplay between Islam and violence, arguing that the religion, often perceived as peaceful, can justify violence in specific contexts, especially with state endorsement. It contrasts Buddhist and Islamic governance in Tibet and Xinjiang, while discussing the historical and theological dimensions of jihad in relation to modern nation-state conflicts.

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