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How Islamism Took Over the Middle East

The Tikvah Podcast

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Complexities of Contemporary Islamism

This chapter critically examines Hussain Abu Bakr Mansour's essay on the roots and evolution of contemporary Islamism, arguing that Western philosophical influences have played a role in the rise of jihadism. It explores historical renewal within the Muslim community and the shifting identities of religious figures, emphasizing the resurgence of traditional beliefs amidst modern challenges.

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