Series |
Religion and conflict
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Contents |
A holy hand grenade? -- Why, how, and when religious appeals matter in power politics -- Religious appeals in a Middle East -- Rivalry: Saudi Arabia and the "Islamic pact" -- US religious engagement in the global war on terrorism -- Russia: undermining western opposition to the Russky Mir -- Expanding the analysis -- How we can better study and leverage religion in international relations. |
Abstract |
"This book explores how states appeal to religion as part of international power politics, with particular focus on Saudi Arabia, the United States, and Russia. It argues that these appeals have major impacts on international relations, but rarely are the effects intended by states wielding them"-- Provided by publisher. |
Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Issued in other form | Online version: Henne, Peter. Religious appeals in power politics. Ithaca [New York] : Cornell University Press, 2023 9781501770517 |
LCCN | 2023014751 |
ISBN | 9781501772139 |
ISBN | 9781501770500 hardcover |
ISBN | 1501770500 hardcover |
ISBN | 1501772139 paperback |
ISBN | electronic book |
ISBN | electronic book |