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Religious appeals in power politics / Peter S. Henne.

Author/creator Henne, Peter author.
Format Book and Print
Publication Info Ithaca, New York : Cornell University Press, 2023.
Copyright Notice ©2023
Descriptionix, 208 pages ; 24 cm.
Subject(s)
Series Religion and conflict
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 noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Issued in other formOnline version: Henne, Peter. Religious appeals in power politics. Ithaca [New York] : Cornell University Press, 2023 9781501770517
LCCN 2023014751
ISBN9781501772139
ISBN9781501770500 hardcover
ISBN1501770500 hardcover
ISBN1501772139 paperback
ISBNelectronic book
ISBNelectronic book

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