U.S. foreign policy and Islamist politics / Ahmad S. Moussalli.

By:

Mawṣililī, Aḥmad

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text

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

9780813039985
0813039983

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Electronic books.

Additional physical formats: Print version:: U.S. foreign policy and Islamist politics.DDC classification:

327.73017/67 22

LOC classification:

DS63.2.U5 M39 2008eb

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Contents:

Introduction -- The West, U.S. foreign policy, and the making of the Islamic threat -- The United States of America and the Western world : the making of the Islamic image -- The context and ideologies of Islamist politics -- Case studies on Islamic movements -- Two case studies : Iran and the Middle East peace process, and Islamic movements after the invasion of Iraq -- Conclusion and policy recommendations.

Summary: Moussalli argues that most popular and influential Islamic political groups adhere to positions that absorb pluralism, democracy, and human rights. But globalization in the Middle East is significantly hindered by the United States' policy failures in the region, which have generated a significant amount of distrust toward the idea.

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 171-215) and index.

Moussalli argues that most popular and influential Islamic political groups adhere to positions that absorb pluralism, democracy, and human rights. But globalization in the Middle East is significantly hindered by the United States' policy failures in the region, which have generated a significant amount of distrust toward the idea.