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How Islamism Took Over the Middle East

The Tikvah Podcast

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Complexities of Middle Eastern Politics

This chapter explores the historical and political complexities of the Middle East, emphasizing the region's resistance to democracy and liberal values. It examines ideological frameworks that attribute dysfunction to colonial influences and intrinsic cultural factors, while also addressing the notion of agency among Arab peoples. The discussion reframes the understanding of jihad and the transformation of political thought within Islam, linking these developments to contemporary political dynamics and violence.

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