The objective of this task is to assess: 1) readingcomprehension, 2) analytical skills, and 3) written skills.
The goal of this assignment is: 1) to demonstrate thatyou have completed the readings, 2) you understand the main topics and 3) canexpress them in the responses to these questions.
Instructions: Response 600 words/twopage minimum per question except where it is stated differently (please includeword count at end of each response); Times New Roman; 12 font and 1.5 spacing.Please place your name & date at the top of the page. Then please writeeach question(s) you are answering first then your response (Q&A). Pleaseuse a consistent form of citations throughout your response paper. It is required to reference our readings it not onlysupports your arguments and greatly helps your grade 🙂 and you are welcome touse additional sources.
Guidelines for Homework Responses – They should do the following:
a)Highlight the most significant arguments of the author(s) and
b)Discuss/analyze them in an informed manner, i.e., informed by other readings,lecture discussions, and your own insights. You should go beyond descriptiveaccounts in your writing and should demonstrate analytical rigor (analyzeanalyze!)
c)Be well-written and well-edited.
Homework Questions #2: Weeks #4-6
Please choose any Three (3) questions to answer with thanks.
1) Discuss thedilemma of dynamics and identity of political Islam as a result of expansion ofwestern model of nation-state throughout the Muslim world.
2) Discuss thecharacteristics of the rise of Muslim democracy and the interaction with theopposition please give country examples (Turkey, Morocco, Jordan, Pakistan,Indonesia, Malaysia) a minimum of two examples please.
3) Please discuss andgive example of the state as the sole agent of Islamization and claims to bethe only authority to define Islam?
4) How is Islamismlikely to evolve in Saudi Arabia? Please describe an example of TribalIslamists background, key positions & future?
5) The political structurechanged from an autocratic class system to a religious populist regime, atyranny of the majority under the charismatic leadership of Ayatollah RuhollahKhomeini Discuss Iran as a state that came about through a popularrevolution (1979).
6) Hamas, Hizballahand Taliban are they political parties, charities or simply militants? Andwhy? What are the set of differentpolitical opportunity structures that are presented in a weak or absent state?
7) Why are Muslimpopulations in Central Asia increasingly turning to militant Islam in theirefforts to challenge authoritarian rule?
Ps I have attached screenshots of the textbook readings.
In a separate document please answer this question : Taliban, Hamas, Hizballah — Are they Liberation movements??? Yes/No and why? please discuss the similarities & differences. (8 lines please)
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