Islam, IS and the Fragmented State: The Challenges of Political Islam in the MENA Region

This book provides a pioneering and original study of the regional effects of political Islam, focusing on the Islamic State (IS) organization in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. It utilizes a trans-disciplinary perspective to analyze the clash between the modern notion of the state and identity, offering three different levels of analysis: regional (dis)order, erosion of state power, and the role of non-state actors. It is of great interest to academics and policymakers studying Islam, Islam and politics, religion, and security studies and area studies, particularly in the MENA region.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 228 pages
\n Publication date: 16 July 2020
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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This groundbreaking book delves into a comprehensive exploration of the regional impacts of political Islam, offering a pioneering and original perspective. It sheds light on the intricate interplay between Islam and politics in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, with a particular focus on the Islamic State (IS) organization. Through a trans-disciplinary approach, the book engages with social constructivism and complex realism theories to analyze the complex clash between the modern concept of the state and the evolving identity dynamics in the region.

The book explores a range of critical issues, including the rise of IS and its ambitious endeavors to establish a caliphate. It presents three distinct yet complementary levels of analysis to delve into these complex phenomena. These levels include regional (dis)order, the erosion of state power and its boundaries, and the significant role of non-state actors in shaping the political landscape of the MENA region. Each of these levels is explored in depth, providing a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between political and Islamic elements within Arab polities and societies.

What emerges from this comprehensive analysis is a deep understanding of the interconnected relationships between political and Islamic aspects of Arab cultures and societies. As such, this book holds immense value for academics, policymakers, and scholars engaged in the study of Islam, Islam and politics, religion, security studies, and area studies, particularly in the MENA region. It offers valuable insights and perspectives that contribute to our understanding of this dynamic and evolving region.

\n Weight: 502g\n
Dimension: 161 x 241 x 21 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367234867\n \n