The Muslim World After 9 11 1st Edition by Angel Rabasa, Rollie Lal, Cheryl Benard, Peter Chalk, Theodore Karasik, Christine Fair, David Thaler, Ian Lesse ISBN 978-0833037121 0833037129
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ISBN 10: 0833037129
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Author: Angel M. Rabasa, Rollie Lal, Cheryl Benard, Peter Chalk, Theodore Karasik, C. Christine Fair, David Thaler, Ian Lesse
Examines the major dynamics that drive changes in the religio-political landscape of the Muslim world, the effects of 9/11, the global war on terrorism, and the war in Iraq, and their implications for global security and U.S. and Western interests.
Table of contents:
Overview – Angel M. Rabasa
Introduction
Threats and Challenges
Balancing Democracy and Stability
The War of Ideas
Muslims and “Islamic” Movements
The Diversity of Religious Interpretation in the Muslim World
The Diversity of Fundamentalists
Other Interpretations of Islam
Religion, Politics, and the State
The Islamic State
Islamic Law
The Sunni-Shi’a Divide
The Arab and the Non-Arab Muslim Worlds
Nation-States, Tribes, and Clans
Sources of Islamic Radicalism
Conditions
Processes
The Development of Muslim Networks
Catalytic Events
Effects of the Palestinian and Kashmir Conflicts
Effect of September 11 and the War on Terrorism
Effects on the Greater Middle East
Effects in the Muslim World
Conclusions and Recommendations
Promote Moderate Network Creation
Disrupt Radical Networks
Education: A Critical Battlefield
Foster Madrassa Reform
Promote Mosque Reform
Expand Economic Opportunities
Support “Civil Islam”
Deny Resources to Extremists
Balance the Requirements of the War on Terrorism and of Stability and Democracy in Moderate Muslim Countries
Seek to Engage Islamists in Normal Politics
Engage Muslim Diasporas
Rebuild Close Military-to-Military Relations with Key Countries
Build Appropriate Military Capabilities
CHAPTER ONE
The Middle East: The Cradle of the Muslim World – David Thaler
Introduction
Background
The Islamic Landscape in the Middle East
Major Islamic Groupings in the Middle East
Factors Influencing the Rise of Radical Islamism
Egypt: Political Islam Under Authoritarianism
The Landscape in Egypt Since September 11
Saudi Arabia: A Marriage of Religion and State
The Landscape in Saudi Arabia Since September 11
The West Bank and Gaza and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan: Palestinian Society and Jordanian “Soft Autocracy”
The Landscape Along the Jordan River Since September 11
The “Ba’ath Belt”: Islamism Under Dictatorship in Iraq and Syria
The Landscape of the “Ba’ath Belt” Since September 11
September 11: A Catalytic Event in the Arab Middle East?
Islamism in the Middle East After Operation Iraqi Freedom
Islamism Blossoms in Post-Saddam Iraq
Islamism in the Region After Operation Iraqi Freedom
Implications for U.S. National Security Strategy in the Middle East
Implications for the U.S. Military
CHAPTER TWO
The Maghreb – Rollie Lal
Introduction
The Islamic Landscape
The Growth of Islamic Fundamentalism in the Maghreb
Algeria
Tunisia
Morocco
Cross-Cutting Trends and Developments in the Maghreb
What Has Changed Since September 11?
Effect of the Iraq War
Policy Implications for the United States
CHAPTER THREE
Turkey: “Recessed” Islamic Politics and Convergence with the West – Ian O. Lesser
Introduction
The Religious Landscape
Enduring Elements of the Religious Tradition
Ethnic and Regional Dimensions
Turks in Europe
Religion, Politics, and Domestic Change
A History of Failed Movements
A Background of Waning Secularism?
Interpreting Turkey’s Islamist Movement
Secular Fellow Travelers
The Rise of an Alternative Elite?
A Wary Tolerance
The Fringe: Islamic Extremist Movements and the Istanbul Bombings
The External Dimension
Turkey’s EU Candidacy as a Reference Point
A Changing Foreign and Security Policy Debate
Lessons of the Iraq Crisis
Counterterrorism Cooperation
Conclusions
Implications for Policy and Strategy
CHAPTER FOUR
Iran: What Future for the Islamic State? – C. Christine Fair
Introduction
An Overview of Iran’s Population and Political Structure
Population
Key Political and Security Institutions
Fundamental Political Questions
A Multifissured Polity: The Politics of Conservatism and Reform
Catalytic Events
The 1979 Revolution
The Iran-Iraq War
The Death of Khomeini and the Birth of the Reform Movement
The Second of Khordad Movement: The Ascendancy of Khatami
The Post-September 11 Environment: Domestic and External Impact on Iran
Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Removal of Saddam’s Government
Iran’s Preferred Outcomes in Iraq and Instruments to Ensure Outcomes
Conclusions: Options and Their Implications for the United States
Option 1: Engagement
Option 2: Isolate the Regime
Option 3: Catalyze Regime Change
Implications for U.S. Policy and the U.S. Armed Forces
CHAPTER FIVE
Islam and Politics in Pakistan – C. Christine Fair
Introduction
Organization of This Chapter
Background
The Mosaic of Pakistan: Ethnic, Linguistic, and Religious Diversity
The Twin Challenges to State-Building in Pakistan: Islam and Ethnicity
All Muslims Are Not Equal: Sectarian Rivalries
Major Political and Religious Organizations
Catalytic Events
The Independence Movement and the Rise of Religio-Nationalist Movements
The Khilafat Movement
Partition
The 1971 War and the Birth of Bangladesh
1979: The Iranian Revolution and the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan
The Ascendancy of the Pakistan Army and the ISI
September 11 and the War in Iraq
Political Context
Operation Enduring Freedom and Its Sequelae
The Rise of the MMA
Future Directions of Political Islam in Pakistan: Possible Scenarios
Conclusions: Implications for the United States
Identifying and Evaluating Tradeoffs
The Military Will Continue to Dominate Policy in Pakistan
Kashmir Is the Key to Stability
CHAPTER SIX
Islam in India – Rollie Lal
Background
The Muslim Landscape
Muslim Tendencies
Muslim Organizations
Islam and Democracy in India
Growth of Islamic Fundamentalism
Factors Influencing the Rise of Radical Islam
Economic and Political Factors
Kashmir
The Shah Bano Case
Destruction of Babri Masjid
Gujarat Riots
What Has Changed Since 9/11?
The Iraq War
Policy Implications for the United States
CHAPTER SEVEN
Central Asia: “Apocalypse Soon” or Eccentric Survival? – Cheryl Benard
Introduction
History and Political Culture
The Region’s Current Challenges
Catalytic Events
The Islamic Landscape of the Central Asian Republics
Hizb ut-Tahrir – Islam Meets Communism?
The Neo-IMU Insurgency in Uzbekistan
Fethullah Gulen and the Turkish Nurculuk Movement
Central Asia’s Future
The Soviet Legacy
Good News or Bad News? The Experts Disagree
Assessments Vary
Impact of the U.S. Presence
Conclusions and Recommendations
CHAPTER EIGHT
Southeast Asia: Moderate Tradition and Radical Challenge – Angel M. Rabasa
Introduction
The Ethnic and Religious Landscape
Catalytic Events
Impact of the Political Revolution in Indonesia
Effect of the Islamization Program in Malaysia
Malaysia in the War on Terrorism
Effect of September 11 and the War on Terrorism
Islamic Terrorism in Southeast Asia
The U.S. Response
The Southeast Asian Response
Indonesia in the War on Terrorism
The Bali Bombing: Indonesia’s Turning Point?
The Philippines in the War on Terrorism
Thailand in the War on Terrorism
Impact of the War in Iraq
Future Trends
Conclusions and Recommendations
Address the Challenge of Radical Political Islam
Modernize and Improve Muslim Education
Reestablish State Authority and Reduce “Ungoverned Areas”
Expand the Stake of Muslim National Minorities in Democratic Non-Muslim Majority States
Assist Economic Recovery Throughout the Region
In the War on Terrorism, Do Not Lose Sight of Long-Term Strategic Requirements
CHAPTER NINE
Islam in West Africa: The Case of Nigeria – Peter Chalk
Introduction
The Broad Islamic Context in Nigeria
Muslim Traditionalism
Modernism
Fundamentalism
Islamic Trends in Nigeria
Radical Islam in Nigeria: National and International Considerations
Policy Implications
CHAPTER TEN
Muslim Diasporas and Networks – Theodore Karasik and Cheryl Benard
Diasporas and Transnational Islamic Networks
The European Union
Beyond the European Union
Al Qaeda
Hezbollah’s Reach
The Tablighi
His Eminence
Muslim Humanitarian Networks
Muslim NGOs
Parallel Health Care Systems
The Muslim Finance Network
Financing Islamic Violence
Legitimate Business
Banking Systems
Criminal Activity
Implications for the United States
Policy Implications
Military Implications
APPENDIX
Muslim Diasporas by Country of Residence
Selected Bibliography
Index
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