Islam in the West
Many scholars classify the Islamic World into six cultural zones: the Arab world; sub-Saharan Africa; the Turkish zone, including [...]
14
Jan
2008
09
Jan
2008
Economic Role of Women The Islamic Approach
With the introduction of the concept of Gender and Development (GAD) in the 1990s, economic development and empowerment of [...]
08
Jan
2008
Western View on Democratization in the Arab World: Addressing the Grey Areas
During the last decade, Islamist movements have established themselves as major political players in the Middle East. Together with [...]
08
Jan
2008
Higher Education and Research: Trends and Challenges
A liberalization process is under way in higher education and research at worldwide level. Nothing can stop this change. [...]
07
Jan
2008
Religion, State and Society
Deliberations in a session with young diplomats from India, exploring the role of Islam in affairs of the state, [...]
06
Jan
2008
The Law of War and Concept of Jihad in Islam
In Islam, the conditions for use of force are clearly laid down and Muslims can resort to it only [...]
05
Jan
2008
Socio-Economic Justice and the Muslim World
Societies in the Muslim world are supposed to be homogenously developed and with equitable distribution of wealth and opportunities. [...]
04
Jan
2008
National Economic Growth: Present Realities and Critical Elements for Future Sustainable Development
Former Finance Minister’s keynote address at IPS exploring the options and required strategies beyond borrowed time, fancied but shallow [...]
02
Jan
2008
The Gilgit-Baltistan Reforms Package 2007: Background, Phases and Analysis
A thorough analysis of the reforms package announced by PML-Q led government in August 2007 for Northern Areas of [...]
01
Jan
2008
Internal Factors Affecting the Middle East: Trends and Implications
Director General IPS explores the factors within that influence the situation in one of the most volatile regions of [...]