Papers by M. Mohibul Haque
countercurrents.org, 2024
This article argues that a section of mainstream media is downplaying the significance of the vic... more This article argues that a section of mainstream media is downplaying the significance of the victory of Chandrashekhar Azad from Nagina. He is the "Naya Sawera'" of the Bahujan/Dalit politics. An icon of the Bahujan politics has been born. He is the darling of the Bahujan masses, especially the youth. He has acquired the image of the Che Guevara of the Dalit politics in India. His victory is bound to change the future political dynamics of Uttar Pradesh.
SabrangIndia.in, 2023
The article deals with the current political crisis in Pakistan. It also analyses the causes of a... more The article deals with the current political crisis in Pakistan. It also analyses the causes of and challenges to democracy in Pakistan.
thewire.in, 2023
The article deals with the state of media in India today. It highlights the growing menace of sup... more The article deals with the state of media in India today. It highlights the growing menace of supari journalism in the country and how it generates Islamophobia.
Journal of the Faculty of Arts, 2017
The paper highlights the contributions of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, the founder of Aligarh Muslim Univ... more The paper highlights the contributions of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, the founder of Aligarh Muslim University to the advancement of the Muslims of Indian subcontinent.
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan--Muslim Renaissance Man of India,,,Viva Books, 2017
This paper deals with Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, his mission and his contributions in the field of educ... more This paper deals with Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, his mission and his contributions in the field of education. The article also throws light on the Aligarh Movement and the Minority Character of Aligarh Muslim University.
It deals with the controversy surrounding Veil and resultant Islamophobia
Terrorism has become an international problem these days. Every society is affected by political ... more Terrorism has become an international problem these days. Every society is affected by political violence of one kind or the other. This paper analyses the threat of terrorism in Pakistan and the South Asia as a region.
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Strategic thinking and planning can convert adversity into opportunity. It seems that Iran has le... more Strategic thinking and planning can convert adversity into opportunity. It seems that Iran has learnt this lesson from the unfolding of events on its borders in the Middle East. The United States and its allies left no stone unturned to corner Iran and change its behavior according to their wish. But Iran since the Islamic Revolution of 1979 has been successfully managing all adverse situations very smartly. Its growing power and influence in West Asia is a pointer to the fact. Today Iran has significant presence and influence in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, Bahrain, and in pockets of many Arab states. The manner in which Iran succeeded in involving Russia in the ongoing conflict in Syria which completely changed the dynamics of politics in the Middle East is a reflection of the deep strategic thinking and planning by its think tank. There is no doubt that the West Asia has been the most disturbed region in the world for last many decades. When the disturbances in the region are analyzed superficially the Semitic tradition of violence or people's adherence to Islamic extremism is blamed. However, just a bird's eye view of the pages of political history of the 20 th century Middle East will make it sufficiently clear that the colonial powers of Europe and then at the later stage the United States are responsible for most of the crisis in the region. We should not lose the sight of the fact that the existing political boundaries in the region were drawn by the colonial masters to protect and promote their long term interests. Therefore, whatever problems and conflicts we see today in the region from the Arab-Israel problem to the ethnic conflicts between Shias and Sunnis, Kurds and Arabs, Turks and Arabs, Kurds and Turks, and the recent phenomenon of Islamisation of violence represented by the organizations like the Al Qaeda and the ISIS, the deep involvement of the colonial masters and the United States and now of Russia and other major powers cannot be denied. Iran seems to have understood the very nature of the problems in the region and therefore its strategic think tank has realized that the choice is between unite or perish. In its quest for a new power structure in the Middle East, Iran has been unconsciously helped by the United States and its allies. The removal of Baathist Saddam Hussein from Iraq and replacing him with a predominantly Shia regime has provided best opportunity to Iran to think for a Confederacy of Shia states. Thus despite all odds, it intervened in the conflict zones of Syria, Yemen, Iraq, Bahrain, Lebanon, and many other pockets of the region. Iranian involvement has changed the swing of conflict in favour of Assad in Syria, its continuous support to Shia regime in Iraq, its open participation in support of Houthis in Yemen, and its long time ties with the Hizbollah in Lebanon make clear the intentions of Iran. What we are going to witness very soon is the declaration of the formation of a confederation of Shia states comprising of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Hizbollah-dominated area of Lebanon. Later on this confederation may try to include Azerbaijan-the second largest Shia populated country in the world, and pockets like Bahrain etc. In fact, the countries and pockets mentioned are already working and behaving as a confederation showing full cooperation under the leadership of Iran. However, the formation of such a confederation will largely depend upon the success or failure of Iran in saving Assad's regime in Syria. If it succeeds in saving Assad's regime in Syria the declaration of the confederation will be made soon but if it fails, it will continue to work to achieve the dream in near future.
The paper is the updated and revised version of my published paper "Islamic Terrorism: Myth and R... more The paper is the updated and revised version of my published paper "Islamic Terrorism: Myth and Reality". It deals with the myth and reality of Islamic terrorism with focus on the inherent contradictions of the contemporary discourse on terrorism.
The paper deals with the issues relating to sports and the Political economy
The paper deals with the present crisis in Pakistan and points out the dangers involved in the Is... more The paper deals with the present crisis in Pakistan and points out the dangers involved in the Islamization of politics. It also highlights the fact that giving too much space to religion in politics and public space is bound to create problems for any society.
The paper attempts to understand and analyze the distinctiveness of the socio-religious ethics in... more The paper attempts to understand and analyze the distinctiveness of the socio-religious ethics in Islam and the West. The purpose is to underline the importance of diversity and pluralism for the better future of humanity. Understanding and cherishing the unique features and socio-cultural traits of different and diverse cultures of our global human society is crucial for peace, harmony and justice. The contemporary world characterized by monopolistic discourse on culture and society is leading us to dangerous path of confrontation born out of attempt at homogenization by the centers of power. The paper emphasizes the fact that diversities and differences should not be mistaken as the so-called ‘fault lines of civilizations’. A histro-analytical and comparative method has been followed in this study.
exploring the relevance of Marxism
It is true, or at least theoretically possible, that there are times in the life of a people or a... more It is true, or at least theoretically possible, that there are times in the life of a people or a nation when the political climate demands that we-even the most sophisticated of us-overtly take sides? I believe that such times are upon us. And I believe that in the coming years, intellectuals and artists will be called upon to take sides, and this time, unlike the struggle for Independence, we won't have the luxury of fighting a 'colonizing enemy'. We'll be fighting ourselves" (Roy 198).
The solution to the menace lies in our deep commitment to secularism.
Politics is rightly understood as an activity through which we make, preserve and amend the rules... more Politics is rightly understood as an activity through which we make, preserve and amend the rules of governance. But we find that overzealous politicians not only try to make or unmake rules under which we live but they also want to control the mind and perception of the people. Gramsci's views on 'intellectual hegemony and domination' by the ruling class and Noam Chomsky's insightful thesis of 'manufacturing consent' explains this phenomenon beautifully. The recent political adventure to change the syllabi of schools by Mamataled Trinamool Congress in West Bengal is such a move which has many negatives than positives.
You may kindly see the extended version of this paper entitled " The virtual Reality of Islamic T... more You may kindly see the extended version of this paper entitled " The virtual Reality of Islamic Terrorism".
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