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Political History of the Middle East | Timur Kuran with Javier Mejia

The Economic and Political History Podcast

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Civil Society and Ideology in the Middle East

This chapter explores the complex interplay between ideology, state control, and civil society in the Middle East, emphasizing the historical significance of Islamic waqfs and madrasas. It discusses the lack of political engagement and accountability within these institutions, which contributed to a fragile civil society and the rise of autocracies. The chapter also addresses the challenging landscape for liberal Islam amidst political repression and weak civil structures.

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