Book Reviews by Zeba Khan
Insight turkey, 2020
The history of religious reform movements across the world represent the specific socio-political... more The history of religious reform movements across the world represent the specific socio-political requirements of different time and space. Christian Lekon’s Modernist Reformers takes the reader on a deep journey into the makings of the various realities of present day religious understandings of Islam, Hinduism and Confucianism with the help of concepts such as the Weberian
Taylor and Francis, 2018
Democratic transitions in the Arab world edited by Ibrahim Elbadawi and Samir Makdisi
Sage Publication, 2017
Book review: Arguing Islam After the Revival of Arab Politics by Nathan J. Brown,
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Notion Press, 2017
The chapter deals with the relationship between Turkey and India in contemporary times. It also f... more The chapter deals with the relationship between Turkey and India in contemporary times. It also focuses on the challenges as well as the prospects between the two country in near future.
KW (Knowledge World) Publishers Pvt. Ltd, 2019
After the revolution Tunisia moved into a phase of transitional coalition governments. Having an ... more After the revolution Tunisia moved into a phase of transitional coalition governments. Having an exceptional socio-political character amidst the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries, it spurred the Arab Uprisings. The revolution gave re-entry to long banned Islamist leaders and along with them came their inspirations. Between 2011- 2018, the country witnessed various ideological clashes, the most prominent and pertinent of which comprised the tension between secular and Islamist blocs, especially within the context of the growth of salafi movement, Ansar al Sharia. There is a re-emergence of tension between the pro- Islamist Ennahda and the secular Nida Tounes.
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Contemporary Review of the Middle East, 2023
Türkiye has grabbed the world's attention in the last three decades for its strategic use of soft... more Türkiye has grabbed the world's attention in the last three decades for its strategic use of soft power as an instrument of cultural diplomacy. Buoyed by relative economic success in the post-Cold War period, the new ruling elites of Türkiye used Islamic practices and value-system, particularly its Ottoman past, as tools of the soft power in cultural diplomacy. Turkish dizis (television series), particularly those based on historical figures, have played a critical role in the nation branding exercise of Türkiye. These dizis have not only created a soft spot for the country, and boosted its tourism, but it also helped the government, particularly President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan project himself as a leader with potentials to lead the Muslim world or Ummah. This article assesses the role of Turkish dizis as a soft power instrument in cultural diplomacy and the nation branding of Türkiye. Interestingly, Turkish dizis were primarily produced for domestic consumption, and were not necessarily targeting foreign audience, at least in the beginning. Thus, they perform the dual function of molding public opinion within the country, while also helping create a positive image about Türkiye and its past among the foreign audience. But nostalgia of the past alone is not sufficient, if not complemented by reciprocal actions on the ground.
Middle Eastern Studies / Ortadogu Etütleri . Jun2019, Vol. 11 Issue 1, p114-141. 28p., 2019
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was founded on 23 rd September 1932 by the strategic amalgamation of ... more The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was founded on 23 rd September 1932 by the strategic amalgamation of dual kingdoms of Hejaz and Najd under Ibn Saud. Like all nation building paradigms, there are some prominent nation building tenants of the Saudi Kingdom as well. This paper is an analysis of the historical foundation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a nation and locates the role of sectarianization of identity in hindering the recent initiatives of rebuilding the Saudi nation state, by modernizing its economy and cultural space. The study is a brief examination of how the sectarian political biases were exercised in the country's formative years, and the departure point of sectarianization in Saudi Arabia. The article also takes a case study of one of the sects in Saudi Arabia; the Ismailis of Najran and it moves on to briefly explain the international norms and standards making thorough reflections on sectarian discrimination inside the country. Lastly, the article also delves into the consequences of sectarian politics as a roadblock in nation building in Saudi Arabia.
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