Group items tagged Islam - Comparative Politics

Plea to Islamic State for Release of Steven Sotloff - 2 views

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maxdewit on 02 Sep 14

This article is super interesting to me because it's the first time I have ever seen someone who isn't government related directly reach out to the ISIS and challenge them so well. I like how she studies Islam and tells Mr. Baghdadi that he is going directly against what his own religion preaches which I find super interesting. All in all great article and I hope Mr. Baghdadi responds well to her plea.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article is super interesting to me because it's the first time I have ever seen someone who isn't government related directly reach out to the ISIS and challenge them so well. I like how she studies Islam and tells Mr. Baghdadi that he is going directly against what his own religion preaches which I find super interesting. All in all great article and I hope Mr. Baghdadi responds well to her plea.</div>

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maxdewit on 02 Sep 14

This article is super interesting to me because it's the first time I have ever seen someone who isn't government related directly reach out to the ISIS and challenge them so well. I like how she studies Islam and tells Mr. Baghdadi that he is going directly against what his own religion preaches which I find super interesting. All in all great article and I hope Mr. Baghdadi responds well to her plea.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article is super interesting to me because it's the first time I have ever seen someone who isn't government related directly reach out to the ISIS and challenge them so well. I like how she studies Islam and tells Mr. Baghdadi that he is going directly against what his own religion preaches which I find super interesting. All in all great article and I hope Mr. Baghdadi responds well to her plea.</div>

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A Crackdown on Islam Is Spreading Across China - The New York Times - 0 views

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ethana2020 on 22 Sep 19

Interesting article about how brazenly the Chinese government is discriminating against Muslims and shutting down Islamic Churches and anything that has to do with Arabs

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Interesting article about how brazenly the Chinese government is discriminating against Muslims and shutting down Islamic Churches and anything that has to do with Arabs</div>

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What ISIS Really Wants - 6 views

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quinnlewis on 19 Nov 15

Insight into the goals and values of ISIS. Interesting to compare with traditional Islam and how ISIS interprets the religion and then puts it into action. The opaque curtain between ISIS and the outside world has left a huge gap in our knowledge on how to predict their actions or defeat them. It's a really long article but if you only have time to skim: pay attention to the large statements in bold and sections the reading is organized in to learn about specific aspects of their regime.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Insight into the goals and values of ISIS. Interesting to compare with traditional Islam and how ISIS interprets the religion and then puts it into action. The opaque curtain between ISIS and the outside world has left a huge gap in our knowledge on how to predict their actions or defeat them. It's a really long article but if you only have time to skim: pay attention to the large statements in bold and sections the reading is organized in to learn about specific aspects of their regime.</div>

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Kay Bradley on 19 Nov 15

"In December, The New York Times published confidential comments by Major General Michael K. Nagata, the Special Operations commander for the United States in the Middle East, admitting that he had hardly begun figuring out the Islamic State's appeal. "We have not defeated the idea," he said. "We do not even understand the idea." In the past year, President Obama has referred to the Islamic State, variously, as "not Islamic" and as al-Qaeda's "jayvee team," statements that reflected confusion about the group, and may have contributed to significant strategic errors." Wow. That's concerning!

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"In December, The New York Times published confidential comments by Major General Michael K. Nagata, the Special Operations commander for the United States in the Middle East, admitting that he had hardly begun figuring out the Islamic State's appeal. "We have not defeated the idea," he said. "We do not even understand the idea." In the past year, President Obama has referred to the Islamic State, variously, as "not Islamic" and as al-Qaeda's "jayvee team," statements that reflected confusion about the group, and may have contributed to significant strategic errors." Wow. That's concerning!</div>

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Predatory Islamic State Wrings Money From Those It Rules - The New York Times - 2 views

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the Islamic State is extracting as much as $800 or $900 million, possibly more, from residents or businessmen inside the territory it controls.
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That is on top of revenues from oil smuggling
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an additional $500 million
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also earns tens of millions of dollars more from other revenue sources, such as kidnapping
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American and European officials are struggling to cut the group’s revenues.
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anishakaul on 30 Nov 15

This is related to our conversation about how the Islamic State if funded. It's amazing to read how much it really just operates as a legitimate government.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is related to our conversation about how the Islamic State if funded. It's amazing to read how much it really just operates as a legitimate government.</div>

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Umayyad Caliphate - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 0 views

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Kay Bradley on 02 Sep 13

Help in understanding religious schisms of early Islam

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Help in understanding religious schisms of early Islam</div>

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The Caliphate Next Door: Turkey Faces Up to its Islamic State Problem - SPIEGEL ONLINE - 1 views

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caseyyamamura on 29 Sep 14

The Islamic State lays siege on the city of Kobani, and refugees flee to safety. Turkey must decide whether or not to take action. Understandably, the country has delayed this decision for quite a long time since there are many related risks.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Islamic State lays siege on the city of Kobani, and refugees flee to safety. Turkey must decide whether or not to take action. Understandably, the country has delayed this decision for quite a long time since there are many related risks.</div>

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Among 3 Women Awarded Nobel Peace Prize, a Nod to the Arab Spring - 4 views

I agree. I really like what it says about Islam, and how it's not against women or peace. I highlighted the same quote as Emily.

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started by alevi123 on 09 Oct 11 2 follow-ups, last by Annie Wanless on 09 Oct 11

40 Are Killed in Attacks Targeting Shiites in Iraq - 0 views

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miriambachman on 21 Oct 14

This article states that the region of Baghdad in Iraq has suffered frequent attacks involving car bombings, suicide bombings, shootings, and kidnappings that specifically target members of the Shiite community. Though no group or assailant has claimed responsibility for the attacks, it is highly suspected that they were perpetrated by the Islamic State as "a response to the progress of Iraqi security forces". It is also suspected that the Islamic State hope to accumulate Sunni followers by targeting regions with Shiite-led government. With the threat of ISIS looming overhead (in addition to internal gangs and extremist groups, such as Asaib Ahl al-Haq), the Iraqi Interior Ministry has vowed to "have more discipline on the streets". Additionally, in response to the on-going violence, it has been reported that the US, France, and Britain are conducting 6 airstrikes in Iraq on Monday.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article states that the region of Baghdad in Iraq has suffered frequent attacks involving car bombings, suicide bombings, shootings, and kidnappings that specifically target members of the Shiite community. Though no group or assailant has claimed responsibility for the attacks, it is highly suspected that they were perpetrated by the Islamic State as "a response to the progress of Iraqi security forces". It is also suspected that the Islamic State hope to accumulate Sunni followers by targeting regions with Shiite-led government. With the threat of ISIS looming overhead (in addition to internal gangs and extremist groups, such as Asaib Ahl al-Haq), the Iraqi Interior Ministry has vowed to "have more discipline on the streets". Additionally, in response to the on-going violence, it has been reported that the US, France, and Britain are conducting 6 airstrikes in Iraq on Monday.</div>

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Roots of Radical Terrorism - 0 views

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quinnlewis on 16 Nov 15

The attacks on Paris Friday night left more than 120 people dead and the world reeling, wondering what would compel someone to carry out such an atrocity. We know that on Saturday, ISIS, or the Islamic State, claimed responsibility for the attack. This display of terrorism associated with Islam furthers the Islamophobia we see often in our society today. How these attacks will influence the Islamic community is important to note because it is more than likely that the religion will be criminalized unfairly.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The attacks on Paris Friday night left more than 120 people dead and the world reeling, wondering what would compel someone to carry out such an atrocity. We know that on Saturday, ISIS, or the Islamic State, claimed responsibility for the attack. This display of terrorism associated with Islam furthers the Islamophobia we see often in our society today. How these attacks will influence the Islamic community is important to note because it is more than likely that the religion will be criminalized unfairly.</div>

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The Strategy Behind the Islamic State's Destruction of Ancient Sites - The New York Times - 0 views

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Kay Bradley on 19 Nov 15

"The Islamic State has said that the historical objects and sites it destroyed were heresy to its ideology, which is rooted in Wahhabism. In Palmyra, for example, the group blew up two historic tombs, one of a Shiite saint and another of a Sufi scholar, because it considers them to be forms of idolatry."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"The Islamic State has said that the historical objects and sites it destroyed were heresy to its ideology, which is rooted in Wahhabism. In Palmyra, for example, the group blew up two historic tombs, one of a Shiite saint and another of a Sufi scholar, because it considers them to be forms of idolatry."</div>

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Syria Iraq: The Islamic State militant group - BBC News - 0 views

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quinnlewis on 07 Dec 15

Islamic State stands with al-Qaeda as one of the most dangerous jihadist groups, after its gains in Syria and Iraq. Under its former name Islamic State in Iraq, the Levant was formed in April 2013, growing out of al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI).This article is another synopsis of the rise of ISIS and the role they play in Syria and Iraq today

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Islamic State stands with al-Qaeda as one of the most dangerous jihadist groups, after its gains in Syria and Iraq. Under its former name Islamic State in Iraq, the Levant was formed in April 2013, growing out of al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI).This article is another synopsis of the rise of ISIS and the role they play in Syria and Iraq today</div>

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Implications of an Iran Strike for the Middle East - 0 views

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Adam Pease on 15 Oct 12

This article poses the important question of how the Muslim world would react to a strike on Iran, either from Israel or the United States. The article points out that given the recent hostility towards the West from the Innocence of Muslims film, most violence would be directed to the US. It is important to consider the way that Muslims outside of Iran would react to a strike on the nation.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article poses the important question of how the Muslim world would react to a strike on Iran, either from Israel or the United States. The article points out that given the recent hostility towards the West from the Innocence of Muslims film, most violence would be directed to the US. It is important to consider the way that Muslims outside of Iran would react to a strike on the nation.</div>

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Rachel Bachman on 15 Oct 12

I find the idea that should a physical threat be made against Iran that other Muslim occupied countries would unite to be quite accurate and terrifying. As alluded to in the Clash of Civilizations, I believe there to be a great possibility of an impending war based on religious beliefs. The Islamic community was already infuriated, especially with the U.S., by the Mohammed film. Any further attack (whether theoretical or physical) by the United States or by its allies could result in a quite dangerous situation.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I find the idea that should a physical threat be made against Iran that other Muslim occupied countries would unite to be quite accurate and terrifying. As alluded to in the Clash of Civilizations, I believe there to be a great possibility of an impending war based on religious beliefs. The Islamic community was already infuriated, especially with the U.S., by the Mohammed film. Any further attack (whether theoretical or physical) by the United States or by its allies could result in a quite dangerous situation.</div>

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Iraq Agrees to Share Intelligence on ISIS With Russia, Syria and Iran - 0 views

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sawyerthompson on 28 Sep 15

The Iraqi military announced Sunday that it had agreed to share intelligence about the Islamic State with Russia, the Syrian government and Iran, an agreement that caught the Obama administration off guard. The Iraqi military said in a statement that the new agreement was necessary because thousands of volunteers who have joined the Islamic State have come from Russia.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Iraqi military announced Sunday that it had agreed to share intelligence about the Islamic State with Russia, the Syrian government and Iran, an agreement that caught the Obama administration off guard. The Iraqi military said in a statement that the new agreement was necessary because thousands of volunteers who have joined the Islamic State have come from Russia.</div>

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Islamic law and democracy: Sense about sharia | The Economist - 0 views

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I like how the article starts with the issue of "Islamophobia," and then goes into potential technical (not just emotional) disputes about how sharia can interfere with the constitution-- and what the government should do about that.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I like how the article starts with the issue of "Islamophobia," and then goes into potential technical (not just emotional) disputes about how sharia can interfere with the constitution-- and what the government should do about that.</div>

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Why Charlie Hebdo attack is not about Islam - Opinion - Al Jazeera English - 0 views

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On the Road to Samarra, Glimpses of Iraq's New Fractured Reality - 5 views

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threelijah on 02 Sep 14

I chose this article because I felt that it gave a better view of the conflict happening in Iraq. The article shows how divided the Iraqi factions are, as well as shining a light on what the goals and motivations of the groups are. I feel that it is important for us as a class to look into what drives ISIS and I think this article is a good starting point.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I chose this article because I felt that it gave a better view of the conflict happening in Iraq. The article shows how divided the Iraqi factions are, as well as shining a light on what the goals and motivations of the groups are. I feel that it is important for us as a class to look into what drives ISIS and I think this article is a good starting point.</div>

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Kay Bradley on 04 Sep 14

Yes, good observations, Elijah. I can't figure out, though, if the divisions are along Sunni-Shiite lines or not. And it's disturbing to read that Iran is funding some of the Shiite militias. Echoes of the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq war.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Yes, good observations, Elijah. I can't figure out, though, if the divisions are along Sunni-Shiite lines or not. And it's disturbing to read that Iran is funding some of the Shiite militias. Echoes of the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq war.</div>

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Katie Despain on 04 Sep 14

A large area of conflict between main Islamic subsets, the Sunnis and Shiites, is the tombs of two Shiite imams (leaders of prayer in a mosque) in Samarra (a city in Iraq). The Shiites claim that they will defend the tombs until the end. Currently, the Sunni militants (ISIS) have been driven back to the city's outskirts, but in June they reached and bombed the mouth of the tombs' shrine. If borders between two main Islamic groups, the Sunnis and Shiites, are constantly shifting, how can the common religious citizen know where s/he is safe? Are their homelands surrounding Samarra compromised? Most of the people fighting and defending are volunteer militiamen. Is there a lack of capitol production and industry with a large portion of the workforce missing? Are enough people fighting for that to even be a problem? Do non-militia commons people feel hatred towards others of different religious factions and how does that affect the growth, well-being of Iraq?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A large area of conflict between main Islamic subsets, the Sunnis and Shiites, is the tombs of two Shiite imams (leaders of prayer in a mosque) in Samarra (a city in Iraq). The Shiites claim that they will defend the tombs until the end. Currently, the Sunni militants (ISIS) have been driven back to the city's outskirts, but in June they reached and bombed the mouth of the tombs' shrine. If borders between two main Islamic groups, the Sunnis and Shiites, are constantly shifting, how can the common religious citizen know where s/he is safe? Are their homelands surrounding Samarra compromised? Most of the people fighting and defending are volunteer militiamen. Is there a lack of capitol production and industry with a large portion of the workforce missing? Are enough people fighting for that to even be a problem? Do non-militia commons people feel hatred towards others of different religious factions and how does that affect the growth, well-being of Iraq?</div>

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Karan Rai on 04 Sep 14

Similar to what Dr. Bradley said, I wonder if the militias that were funded by Iran are simply mercenaries or are actually loyal to the country. Is it possible that this is Iran's attempt to grab land for a weak Iraq?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Similar to what Dr. Bradley said, I wonder if the militias that were funded by Iran are simply mercenaries or are actually loyal to the country. Is it possible that this is Iran's attempt to grab land for a weak Iraq?</div>

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dredd15 on 04 Sep 14

I was shocked and at the same time not so surprised to find out about the many separate factions and flags flying throughout Iran and Iraq in this multifaceted crisis. The quests for power that these militant groups are involved in has called many "volunteers" to the forefront of the militant groups political and religious ambitions. I'm curious to know about the situations in the areas of the many "volunteers". Are they in areas that have already been compromised, thus they don't mind going to sacrifice their life on a daily basis fighting, or they are so devoted to their religion that they really won't stand to see their sacred Shiite shrine bombed by Sunni factions? As Dr. Bradley questioned, where are all these weapons coming from? How many militant groups are as "sensible" as the Peace Brigade?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I was shocked and at the same time not so surprised to find out about the many separate factions and flags flying throughout Iran and Iraq in this multifaceted crisis. The quests for power that these militant groups are involved in has called many "volunteers" to the forefront of the militant groups political and religious ambitions. I'm curious to know about the situations in the areas of the many "volunteers". Are they in areas that have already been compromised, thus they don't mind going to sacrifice their life on a daily basis fighting, or they are so devoted to their religion that they really won't stand to see their sacred Shiite shrine bombed by Sunni factions? As Dr. Bradley questioned, where are all these weapons coming from? How many militant groups are as "sensible" as the Peace Brigade?</div>

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No Model for Muslim Democracy - 0 views

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Article about how Indonesia is not as perfect as it is said to be in relationship to the problems it is having with Islam

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Article about how Indonesia is not as perfect as it is said to be in relationship to the problems it is having with Islam</div>

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maxdewit on 14 Nov 14

This article talk about the corruption in the Indonesian government and it's relations to Islam. The article shows how the extremists are looked away from when they commit horrendous acts.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article talk about the corruption in the Indonesian government and it's relations to Islam. The article shows how the extremists are looked away from when they commit horrendous acts.</div>

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Paris attacks: France air strikes hit Islamic State in Raqqa - BBC News - 1 views

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