Dr. Consuela AVRAM Abstract. Now, when the world is in a geopoliticall moment full of fear, terror and alienation, the understanding of Islam represents the key of prevention and control of the Islamic terrorism. It is well known that the main motivation of the terrorist attacks are the religion … [Read more...]
A new dimension of terrorism: ISIS
Selami Ahmet SALGUR, PhD Abstract. Today, as we know, terror and terrorism are very big issues for all over the world. People have always been discussing about terrorism but it’s not clear in their minds. Who are the terrorists? In the same time, religions, especially Islam, are associated with … [Read more...]
WHY PEACE IS A DISTANT DREAM IN NORTHERN NIGERIA?
Aslam KHAN, PhD. Abstract. Nigeria is presently in the limelight for ruthless violence and economic and political turmoil. The kidnapping of more than 200 Chibok girls, State sponsored terrorism, killing and large scale migration of the helpless citizens are few pointers to the fact. The emergence … [Read more...]
Saudi Arabia vs. Iran: Religion, Identity, Legitimacy in a Geo-Political Confrontation
Saudi Arabia-Iran confrontation, while stressing a clear interest in maintaining and expanding territorial control over the huge oil resources, must at least consider the following other factors affecting their behavior: a) a different religious creed (Sunni and Shiite), although within the Muslim … [Read more...]
The Promotion of World Peace through Inter-Faith Dialogue & the Unity of Faiths The International Symposium on Religion & Cultural Diplomacy – 31 martie – 3 aprilie 2014 –
În perioada 31 martie - 3 aprilie, s-a desfăşurat la Roma: The International Symposium on Religion & Cultural Diplomacy - ”The Promotion of World Peace through Inter-Faith Dialogue & the Unity of Faiths”. Simpozionul a adunat laolaltă lideri religioşi, politicieni, diplomaţi şi … [Read more...]