Shi'i Muslims, who make up eleven percent of the population of Islamic nations, have produced more than their share of political activism - from the Iranian revolution in 1978-79 to a series of dramatic individual actions, most recently in Lebanon. Why has Twelver Shi'ism changed from quietism to an active involvement in politics? How will Shi'i political activism affect the struggle in and for Lebanon, the Iran-Iraq war, Soviet attitudes toward Afghanistan and Iran, and United States policies toward the Middle East? This timely and important book is the first overview of Shi'i political...
Shi'i Muslims, who make up eleven percent of the population of Islamic nations, have produced more than their share of political activism - from the I...
The troubled transition to democracy in Iraq has led many to wonder how the country's Shi'ites and Sunnis will balance their religious beliefs with political pressures. In" "this volume, historian Juan R. I. Cole explores clerical participation within Iraq's emerging democracy, including that of the Da'wa Party, the al-Sadr Movement, and the Supreme Council for Islamic Revolution. Ideal for students and scholars of foreign affairs, Cole's thought-provoking analysis will be important reading for anyone concerned about the future of Iraq.
The troubled transition to democracy in Iraq has led many to wonder how the country's Shi'ites and Sunnis will balance their religious beliefs with po...
