Islam as statecraft: How governments use religion in foreign policy
15/11/18 13:34
"The paper explores the religious dimensions of the Saudi-Iranian rivalry, looking at how the Islamic outreach strategies of the two governments have evolved in response to changing regional and global environments. We assess the much-discussed phenomenon of Saudi Arabia’s export of Wahhabism, arguing that the nature and effects of Saudi religious influence around the world are more complicated than we ordinarily think." Available for Download [PDF]. Refers to social media influence.
Virtually Islamic Blog II
Gary R. Bunt
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