Malika Zeghal

Professor Malika Zeghal, the Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Professor of Contemporary Islamic Thought at Harvard, dives deep into the intersection of Islam and governance in her recent work. She shares insights on Tunisia's unique constitutional evolution, particularly during the Arab Spring, and explores how state custodianship of Islam has been historically negotiated. The discussion also reveals the tension between religious influence and modern governance, emphasizing the dynamic relationship between politics and religion in the Middle East and North Africa.