The Forgotten Factor: How Religion shapes National Interests in International Relations
Authors: Nguyen Thanh Long, Trieu Thuy Vi, Oudomlith Silinya*
Religion is “a system of beliefs, values, and practices concerning what a person holds sacred or...
Is Enforcing Hijab Crucial to Islam?
The 18th session of the Tajikistan’s upper chamber of Parliament (Majlisi Mili) has finally approved the bill banning the hijab after years of unofficial...
Amid Humanity, Believer Cries for Help: The Rise of Islamophobia
Standing tall beneath the same stars, but the look in their eyes was not as bright as we are. Sleeping in the warm-soft bed...
Evaluating Epicurus on God and Evil: An Agnostic Perspective
Epicurus, the ancient Greek philosopher, is well-known for his hedonistic ethics and his critique of superstition and theism. He founded the school of thought...
The quest for religious reform goes global
For more than two decades, jihadists took pride in place as symbols of extremism and illustrations of the need for religious reform. They made...
How Unitary is the Muslim World?
The largest holiday in the Islamic calendar is Eid-al-Fitr, celebrated this year on March 10th across the Islamic world -- a world that stretches...
Takjil War Phenomena in Indonesia: Democracy in Diversity
The phenomenon of "Takjil War" has hit Indonesia. This can be seen from the many social media posts monitored from Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook, and...
The Battle for the soul of Islam: A game of seduction
At the core of the tug-of-war is whether Islam in the 21st century will foster religiously and politically pluralistic societies or advocate autocracy.
The war...
Building a Resilient Planet: Islamic Values, Technological Advancements, and Climate Action
The issuance of Fatwa No. 86 of 2023 by the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) on the Law of Controlling Global Climate Change marks a...
Religion Should Not Impact Political Decisions
Religion and politics are intertwined and have been the focus of debates in international politics. Both religion and politics have shaped societies and the...