The governance of Islamic extremism in the Middle East: a multidimensional assessment and implications

Abstract Given the significant religious connotations, political demands, and social implications associated with Islamic extremism, it is crucial that counter-extremism strategies address a wide array of areas. This is particularly vital in the realms of political participation, religious managemen...

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Main Authors: Zhiqiang Zou, Li Li
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Language:English
Published: Springer 2025-02-01
Series:Asian Review of Political Economy
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s44216-025-00044-w
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description Abstract Given the significant religious connotations, political demands, and social implications associated with Islamic extremism, it is crucial that counter-extremism strategies address a wide array of areas. This is particularly vital in the realms of political participation, religious management, and social governance, all of which are essential for the prevention of Islamic extremism. The complexity and diversity present in the political, religious, and social landscapes of Middle Eastern countries have led to variations in the policies and effectiveness of governance approaches related to Islamic extremism. These variations provide valuable lessons and insights. This article aims to analyze the differences and implications of governance approaches to extremism in the Middle East through a multidimensional assessment of the interrelations among politics and religion, religious-secular relations, and state-society relations. Rather than categorizing these approaches as inherently positive or negative, it is imperative for each country to identify governance strategies that are congruent with its unique circumstances.
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spelling doaj-art-7dc28e41525c4a468d09bc723c7578cb2025-08-20T02:16:34ZengSpringerAsian Review of Political Economy2731-58352025-02-014111810.1007/s44216-025-00044-wThe governance of Islamic extremism in the Middle East: a multidimensional assessment and implicationsZhiqiang Zou0Li Li1Research Fellow of the Center for Middle Eastern Studies at Fudan UniversitySchool of Foreign Languages, Nanchang Normal UniversityAbstract Given the significant religious connotations, political demands, and social implications associated with Islamic extremism, it is crucial that counter-extremism strategies address a wide array of areas. This is particularly vital in the realms of political participation, religious management, and social governance, all of which are essential for the prevention of Islamic extremism. The complexity and diversity present in the political, religious, and social landscapes of Middle Eastern countries have led to variations in the policies and effectiveness of governance approaches related to Islamic extremism. These variations provide valuable lessons and insights. This article aims to analyze the differences and implications of governance approaches to extremism in the Middle East through a multidimensional assessment of the interrelations among politics and religion, religious-secular relations, and state-society relations. Rather than categorizing these approaches as inherently positive or negative, it is imperative for each country to identify governance strategies that are congruent with its unique circumstances.https://doi.org/10.1007/s44216-025-00044-wThe Middle EastIslamic ExtremismPolitics-Religion RelationsReligious-Secular RelationsState-Society Relations
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The governance of Islamic extremism in the Middle East: a multidimensional assessment and implications
Asian Review of Political Economy
The Middle East
Islamic Extremism
Politics-Religion Relations
Religious-Secular Relations
State-Society Relations
title The governance of Islamic extremism in the Middle East: a multidimensional assessment and implications
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title_fullStr The governance of Islamic extremism in the Middle East: a multidimensional assessment and implications
title_full_unstemmed The governance of Islamic extremism in the Middle East: a multidimensional assessment and implications
title_short The governance of Islamic extremism in the Middle East: a multidimensional assessment and implications
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topic The Middle East
Islamic Extremism
Politics-Religion Relations
Religious-Secular Relations
State-Society Relations
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