The role of Islam in social and political life is often reduced to single-dimensional explanations—either as a doctrine, a set of rituals, or a political ideology (Islamism). Such simplifications obscure the richness, diversity, and internal complexity of Islamic life. A more useful way to understand Islam, especially for students of religion, sociology, anthropology, and political science, is to treat it not as a fixed...
Weekly Turkey Report: The End Of April – “Process Frozen, Economy Cracking: Turkey at a Crossroads”
Executive Summary:
PKK commander Murat Karayılan issued a lengthy statement highlighting the absence of legal steps on key issues including Öcalan's situation, democratisation and disarmament. Key points: The absence of meetings with Öcalan is "not normal." The process is currently "frozen." The government has taken no legal practical...
