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The expulsions highlight the significant role the ROC, which is close to the Kremlin, plays in influencing politics and societies in the South Slav, Orthodox Christian-majority…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282446
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The Church's role in Greece's economic crisis.
The Kurdish referendum has complicated Abadi’s efforts to win reselection after provincial and national elections, expected in April 2018. Abadi -- an Arab Shia -- is vying for…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB224556
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The legislation is integral to the Moro peace process and also ties into Duterte’s aim of introducing federalism to the Philippines. However, it was not listed among the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB224285
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Land controversies in Myanmar.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB223667
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They face continued competition from Catholics and mainstream Protestants, as well as Muslims, and their influence over heads of state can wax and wane. However, as measured by…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286225
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The future of secularism in of Turkey.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB210917
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The principal armed militant groups are aligned with al-Qaida or Islamic State. However, Islam plays a wider role in societies from Senegal to Chad and is a cornerstone of family…
This reminder of the country’s past religious diversity belies the strong dominance of the Shia religious establishment. President Hassan Rouhani has repeatedly promised to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB231919
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However, it has departed from other jihadist groups by developing an 'end-of-days' narrative centered on Syria, and by declaring a caliphate. As well as lending an air of…