Faith-based diplomacy: trumping realpolitik

In non-Western cultures, religion is a primary motivation for political actions. Historically dismissed by Western policymakers as a divisive influence, religion may in fact have significant potential. Its incorporation as part of the solution to political problems is, the author argues, overdue.

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Contributors: Johnston, Douglas (Other)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Oxford Oxford University Press 2008-2003
In:Year: 2008
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B International policy / Religion
Further subjects:B Collection of essays
B Ethnic conflict Religious aspects
B Religion and international affairs
B War Religious aspects
B Religion And Politics
Online Access: Volltext (Verlag)
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Summary:In non-Western cultures, religion is a primary motivation for political actions. Historically dismissed by Western policymakers as a divisive influence, religion may in fact have significant potential. Its incorporation as part of the solution to political problems is, the author argues, overdue.
ISBN:0199851808
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195367935.001.0001