Islamic activism and democratization in the Middle East and North Africa
Politics, Media and the Role of Europe Democracy and Islamic activism: do these co-exist? Recent developments in the Middle East seem to disprove this, but how correct is that impression?
Conference
‘Islam’ as a political factor – or: Islamic activism – is highly diverse. In the Middle East and North Africa, a growing number of Islamic movements and parties have emerged that assert a commitment to democracy and human rights. In its recent report on Islamic Activism (April 2006), the Netherlands Scientific Council for Government Policy examined the background, manifestations and evolution of such activist movements and parties. These topics were also highlighted during a conference on november 8 at the Royal Tropical Institute (KIT).
Lectures and debate
Speeches were held on the role of Europe (George Joffe), the battle for media in Europe and the Middle East (Joris Luyendijk) and political liberization in Jordan (Mohammad Abu-Rumman). During several debates - led by Michael Zeeman - Joris Luyendijk, Rena Netjes, Paul Aarts, George Joffe, Mohammad Abu-Rumman and Joe Stork discussed the role of the media and the role of Europe.
Publications
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Islamic Activism and Democratization in the Middle East and North Africa
Authors: S. Harchaoui, J. Schoonenboom, G. Joffé, M.S. Abu-Rumman, B. Hendriks en J. Luyendijk In recent years violent Islamic ...
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Dynamism in Islamic Activism
Islamic activism provides reference points for democratisation and human rights. It is essential for security in the longer term ...