South Asia
A Case Study of Foreign Aid and Religion in Dalit Societal Advancement
Tracy Piersma Thursday, 8 July 2010
The Irulas and Punjabi Dalits provide an interesting case study on the importance of religion for community identity. While the Irulas now root their identity in socio-economic advancement, the Punjabi Dalits have centered their identity on a new religion.
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Radically Nonviolent Islam? Abdul Ghaffar Khan and his Muslim Army of Peace
Kelly Allen Wednesday, 6 May 2009
Abdul Ghaffar Khan's nonviolent army promoted social reform and education among the Pashtun people in Pakistan. Khan's commitment to nonviolence was rooted in Islam, and his example is relevant today.
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A Strategy for Hearts and Minds in South and Central Asia
Peter Nasuti, Philip Reiner, Joshua White Monday, 1 September 2008
For effective strategy in South and Central Asia, the U.S. will have to integrate its policies on religious freedom, public diplomacy, and counterinsurgency—and take religious factors into account.
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Pakistan's New Frontier
Joshua White Wednesday, 5 March 2008
CFIA Research Fellow Joshua T. White, who recently took part in a U.S.-sponsored election observer delegation to Pakistan, writes in the Wall Street Journal - Asia on Pakistan's religious politics.
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How to Dismantle a Peace Deal on Pakistan's Frontier
Rebecca Haines Thursday, 1 March 2007
Chronic neglect has weakened security and stability on Pakistan's Frontier, and attempting to cow frustration now with indiscriminate displays of military strength will further undermine stability.
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From the Editor: The Neo-Fundamentals
Dennis Hoover Thursday, 1 March 2007
Rather than seeking to "reform" Islam, the West should consider ways to maximize the values of respect and inclusivity within Islam. [FREE]
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Balancing Rights Claims: Nepal's "Broken People"
Nicole Cordeau Friday, 12 May 2006
Nicole Cordeau discusses the state of the occupants of the lowest caste in Nepal.
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Dialog of Civilizations in Pakistan: An Interview with Qibla Ayaz and Munawar Rumalshah
Joshua White Wednesday, 1 March 2006
Dr. Qibla and Bishop Munawar present their views on the controversy over Danish cartoons maligning the Prophet Muhammad, the implementation of shari'a law, and the so-called "clash of civilizations."
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The Cycle of Secularism and Religious Radicalism
Peter Nasuti Monday, 5 December 2005
Instead of the promotion of ‘hard' secular ideals, the state should instead take the ‘soft' secular approach of protecting and enforcing the equal rights of all belief traditions.
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Hardest up, Hardest Hit: Women in Pakistan
Rebecca Haines Thursday, 1 December 2005
The October 2005 earthquake that shocked northern Pakistan not only created immediate food and shelter insecurity but also exacerbated social ills, especially against women.
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