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Peysepar at 11:09, 19 April 2026

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	[[File:Quincy_Institute_for_Responsible_Statecraft.jpg \|thumb\|right\|Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft]]		[[File:Quincy_Institute_for_Responsible_Statecraft.jpg \|thumb\|right\|Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft]]
	A report published by ''Responsible Statecraft'' on April 14, 2026, alleged that several [[Washington, D.C.\|Washington]]-based [[think tank]]s played a prominent role in promoting [[United States\|U.S.]]-[[Israel]]i military action against [[Iran]] in the months leading up to a conflict that began on February 28, 2026 (Lobe, 2026).\|'''Continue
	...''']]</span>		A report published by ''Responsible Statecraft'' on April 14, 2026, alleged that several [[Washington, D.C.\|Washington]]-based [[think tank]]s played a prominent role in promoting [[United States\|U.S.]]-[[Israel]]i military action against [[Iran]] in the months leading up to a conflict that began on February 28, 2026 (Lobe, 2026).[[Alleged Role of U.S. Think Tanks in Promoting Military Action Against Iran: A Report\|'''Continue ...''']]</span>

Peysepar at 10:57, 19 April 2026

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	[[File:Quincy_Institute_for_Responsible_Statecraft.jpg \|thumb\|right\|Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft]]		[[File:Quincy_Institute_for_Responsible_Statecraft.jpg \|thumb\|right\|Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft]]
	A report published by ''Responsible Statecraft'' on April 14, 2026, alleged that several [[Washington, D.C.\|Washington]]-based [[think tank]]s played a prominent role in promoting [[United States\|U.S.]]-[[Israel]]i military action against [[Iran]] in the months leading up to a conflict that began on February 28, 2026 (Lobe, 2026).\|'''Continue ...''']]</span>		A report published by ''Responsible Statecraft'' on April 14, 2026, alleged that several [[Washington, D.C.\|Washington]]-based [[think tank]]s played a prominent role in promoting [[United States\|U.S.]]-[[Israel]]i military action against [[Iran]] in the months leading up to a conflict that began on February 28, 2026 (Lobe, 2026).\|'''Continue
			...''']]</span>

Peysepar at 10:41, 19 April 2026

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	[[File:~~Islamic Ecumenism in the 20th Century~~.jpg\|thumb\|]]		[[File:Quincy_Institute_for_Responsible_Statecraft.jpg \|thumb\|right\|Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft]]
	'''~~Islamic Ecumenism in the 20th Century: The Azhar and Shiism between Rapprochement and Restraint~~'~~'' is a 2004 academic monograph by German historian of Islam~~ [[~~Rainer Brunner~~]]~~. Published by~~ [[~~Brill Publishers~~]]~~, the book examines twentieth-century efforts at~~ [[~~Sunni–Shia relations~~\|~~Sunni–Shiʿi rapprochement~~]] ~~(''taqrīb'') with a particular focus on~~ [[~~Al-Azhar University~~]] ~~and its engagement with~~ [[~~Twelver Shiʿism~~]]~~. The study is widely regarded as a foundational work~~ in the ~~field of modern intra-Islamic relations.~~		A report published by ''Responsible Statecraft'' on April 14, 2026, alleged that several [[Washington, D.C.\|Washington]]-based [[think tank]]s played a prominent role in promoting [[United States\|U.S.]]-[[Israel]]i military action against [[Iran]] in the months leading up to a conflict that began on February 28, 2026 (Lobe, 2026).\|'''Continue ...''']]</span>

	~~The book analyzes theological debates~~, ~~institutional initiatives~~, ~~and political contexts that shaped ecumenical discourse between Sunni and Shiʿi scholars from the late nineteenth century through the latter half of the twentieth century~~.
	~~<span id="mp-more">[[Islamic Ecumenism in the 20th Century: The Azhar and Shiism between Rapprochement and Restraint (Book review)~~\|'''Continue ...''']]</span>

Peysepar at 06:15, 19 January 2026

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	[[File:Islamic Ecumenism in the 20th Century.jpg\|thumb\|~~Islamic Ecumenism in the 20th Century: The Azhar and Shiism between Rapprochement and Restraint (Book review)~~]]		[[File:Islamic Ecumenism in the 20th Century.jpg\|thumb\|]]
	'''Islamic Ecumenism in the 20th Century: The Azhar and Shiism between Rapprochement and Restraint''' is a 2004 academic monograph by German historian of Islam [[Rainer Brunner]]. Published by [[Brill Publishers]], the book examines twentieth-century efforts at [[Sunni–Shia relations\|Sunni–Shiʿi rapprochement]] (''taqrīb'') with a particular focus on [[Al-Azhar University]] and its engagement with [[Twelver Shiʿism]]. The study is widely regarded as a foundational work in the field of modern intra-Islamic relations.<ref name="PerseeReview">[https://www.persee.fr/doc/rhpr_0035-2403_2006_num_86_1_1176_t7_0161_0000_2 Review of Brunner, ''Islamic Ecumenism in the 20th Century''], ''Revue de l’histoire des religions''.</ref>		'''Islamic Ecumenism in the 20th Century: The Azhar and Shiism between Rapprochement and Restraint''' is a 2004 academic monograph by German historian of Islam [[Rainer Brunner]]. Published by [[Brill Publishers]], the book examines twentieth-century efforts at [[Sunni–Shia relations\|Sunni–Shiʿi rapprochement]] (''taqrīb'') with a particular focus on [[Al-Azhar University]] and its engagement with [[Twelver Shiʿism]]. The study is widely regarded as a foundational work in the field of modern intra-Islamic relations.

	The book analyzes theological debates, institutional initiatives, and political contexts that shaped ecumenical discourse between Sunni and Shiʿi scholars from the late nineteenth century through the latter half of the twentieth century.		The book analyzes theological debates, institutional initiatives, and political contexts that shaped ecumenical discourse between Sunni and Shiʿi scholars from the late nineteenth century through the latter half of the twentieth century.
	<span id="mp-more">[[Islamic Ecumenism in the 20th Century: The Azhar and Shiism between Rapprochement and Restraint (Book review)\|'''Continue ...''']]</span>		<span id="mp-more">[[Islamic Ecumenism in the 20th Century: The Azhar and Shiism between Rapprochement and Restraint (Book review)\|'''Continue ...''']]</span>

Peysepar at 09:20, 28 December 2025

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	[[File:~~John_L._Esposito~~.jpg\|thumb\|~~John L. Esposito~~]]		[[File:Islamic Ecumenism in the 20th Century.jpg\|thumb\|Islamic Ecumenism in the 20th Century: The Azhar and Shiism between Rapprochement and Restraint (Book review)]]
	'''~~John L. Esposito~~''' ~~(born 1940)~~ is ~~an American scholar~~ of [[~~Islamic studies~~]] ~~and contemporary~~ [[~~Islamic thought~~]]~~. He is widely recognized for his work~~ on [[~~political Islam~~]]~~, Islamic history,~~ and ~~interfaith dialogue. Esposito's scholarship emphasizes the diversity of~~ [[~~Islam~~]] ~~and Muslims worldwide and seeks to promote accurate understanding~~ in ~~both academic and public spheres (Esposito, 2023)~~.<ref>~~Esposito, J. L. (2023). John L. Esposito. ''Encyclopaedia Britannica''.~~ https://www.~~britannica~~.~~com~~/~~biography~~/~~John~~-~~L-Esposito~~</ref>		'''Islamic Ecumenism in the 20th Century: The Azhar and Shiism between Rapprochement and Restraint''' is a 2004 academic monograph by German historian of Islam [[Rainer Brunner]]. Published by [[Brill Publishers]], the book examines twentieth-century efforts at [[Sunni–Shia relations\|Sunni–Shiʿi rapprochement]] (''taqrīb'') with a particular focus on [[Al-Azhar University]] and its engagement with [[Twelver Shiʿism]]. The study is widely regarded as a foundational work in the field of modern intra-Islamic relations.<ref name="PerseeReview">[https://www.persee.fr/doc/rhpr_0035-2403_2006_num_86_1_1176_t7_0161_0000_2 Review of Brunner, ''Islamic Ecumenism in the 20th Century''], ''Revue de l’histoire des religions''.</ref>
	<span id="mp-more">[[~~John L. Esposito~~\|'''Continue ...''']]</span>
			The book analyzes theological debates, institutional initiatives, and political contexts that shaped ecumenical discourse between Sunni and Shiʿi scholars from the late nineteenth century through the latter half of the twentieth century.
			<span id="mp-more">[[Islamic Ecumenism in the 20th Century: The Azhar and Shiism between Rapprochement and Restraint (Book review)\|'''Continue ...''']]</span>

Peysepar at 07:41, 15 December 2025

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	[[File:~~Taqrib Among Muslim Denominations~~.jpg\|thumb\|~~Taqrib Among Muslim Denominations~~]]		[[File:John_L._Esposito.jpg\|thumb\|John L. Esposito]]
	'''~~Taqrīb~~''' (~~Arabic: التقريب‎; “rapprochement”~~) ~~refers to modern intellectual~~ and ~~institutional efforts aimed at reducing sectarian distance among Muslim communities, especially between~~ [[~~Sunni Islam\|Sunni~~]] ~~and~~ [[~~Shia~~ Islam~~\|Shia~~]] ~~schools of thought~~. ~~Though themes~~ of ~~unity appear throughout~~ [[~~Islamic history~~]], ~~formalized rapprochement is largely a~~ '''~~modern~~'~~'' development shaped by [[Islamic reform\|reform movements]], [[Pan~~-~~Islamism]], and 20th~~-~~century ecumenical institutions.~~		'''John L. Esposito''' (born 1940) is an American scholar of [[Islamic studies]] and contemporary [[Islamic thought]]. He is widely recognized for his work on [[political Islam]], Islamic history, and interfaith dialogue. Esposito's scholarship emphasizes the diversity of [[Islam]] and Muslims worldwide and seeks to promote accurate understanding in both academic and public spheres (Esposito, 2023).<ref>Esposito, J. L. (2023). John L. Esposito. ''Encyclopaedia Britannica''. https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-L-Esposito</ref>
	<span id="mp-more">[[~~Taqrīb (Islamic Rapprochement): Concept, History, and Institutional Development~~\|'''Continue ...''']]</span>		<span id="mp-more">[[John L. Esposito\|'''Continue ...''']]</span>

Peysepar at 05:55, 8 December 2025

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	[[File:~~The Middle East Centre at the London School of Economics~~.~~png~~\|~~300px~~\|~~right~~]]		[[File:Taqrib Among Muslim Denominations.jpg\|thumb\|Taqrib Among Muslim Denominations]]
	'''~~The Middle East Centre (MEC) at the London School of Economics~~''' ~~and Political Science~~ (~~LSE~~) ~~is a premier academic institution dedicated~~ to ~~the advanced study of the contemporary Middle East~~ and ~~North Africa (MENA) region. It serves as a central hub for interdisciplinary research, world-class teaching, and public engagement~~, ~~bridging the gap~~ between ~~academia~~ and ~~policy~~. ~~The Centre~~ is ~~built upon LSE~~'~~s long-standing reputation for social science excellence and provides a neutral~~, ~~evidence~~-~~based forum for the discussion and analysis of the complex political, economic~~, and ~~social issues affecting the Middle East (LSE Middle East Centre, n.d.-a)<ref>LSE Middle East Centre. (n.d.-a). About us. Retrieved June 5, 2024, from https://www.lse.ac.uk/middle~~-east-centre/about-us</ref>. It fosters a vibrant intellectual community by hosting leading scholars, producing influential publications, and maintaining one of the United Kingdom's most significant archives related to the modern Middle East.		'''Taqrīb''' (Arabic: التقريب‎; “rapprochement”) refers to modern intellectual and institutional efforts aimed at reducing sectarian distance among Muslim communities, especially between [[Sunni Islam\|Sunni]] and [[Shia Islam\|Shia]] schools of thought. Though themes of unity appear throughout [[Islamic history]], formalized rapprochement is largely a '''modern''' development shaped by [[Islamic reform\|reform movements]], [[Pan-Islamism]], and 20th-century ecumenical institutions.
	<span id="mp-more">[[~~The Middle East Centre at the London School of Economics~~\|'''Continue ...''']]</span>		<span id="mp-more">[[Taqrīb (Islamic Rapprochement): Concept, History, and Institutional Development\|'''Continue ...''']]</span>

Peysepar at 07:29, 1 November 2025

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	[[File:~~Muslim Council~~ of ~~Elders~~.png\|300px\|right]]		[[File:The Middle East Centre at the London School of Economics.png\|300px\|right]]
	~~The~~ '''~~Muslim Council~~ of ~~Elders~~''' is ~~an international organization based in [[Abu Dhabi]], [[United Arab Emirates]], established with~~ the ~~aim~~ of ~~promoting peace~~, ~~unity~~, and ~~reconciliation within~~ the ~~Muslim community~~ and ~~beyond~~. The ~~Council plays~~ a ~~significant role in fostering dialogue~~ and ~~cooperation among different religious~~ and ~~cultural groups~~.		'''The Middle East Centre (MEC) at the London School of Economics''' and Political Science (LSE) is a premier academic institution dedicated to the advanced study of the contemporary Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. It serves as a central hub for interdisciplinary research, world-class teaching, and public engagement, bridging the gap between academia and policy. The Centre is built upon LSE's long-standing reputation for social science excellence and provides a neutral, evidence-based forum for the discussion and analysis of the complex political, economic, and social issues affecting the Middle East (LSE Middle East Centre, n.d.-a)<ref>LSE Middle East Centre. (n.d.-a). About us. Retrieved June 5, 2024, from https://www.lse.ac.uk/middle-east-centre/about-us</ref>. It fosters a vibrant intellectual community by hosting leading scholars, producing influential publications, and maintaining one of the United Kingdom's most significant archives related to the modern Middle East.
	<span id="mp-more">[[The ~~Muslim Council~~ of ~~Elders~~\|'''Continue ...''']]</span>		<span id="mp-more">[[The Middle East Centre at the London School of Economics\|'''Continue ...''']]</span>

Peysepar at 05:37, 18 March 2025

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-''The Burial Day of Hassan Nasrallah: A Nation in Mourning''
+The '''Muslim Council of Elders''' is an international organization based in [[Abu Dhabi]], [[United Arab Emirates]], established with the aim of promoting peace, unity, and reconciliation within the Muslim community and beyond. The Council plays a significant role in fostering dialogue and cooperation among different religious and cultural groups.
+<span id="mp-more">[[The Muslim Council of Elders|'''Continue ...''']]</span>

Peysepar at 09:26, 23 February 2025

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-'''Hassan Nasrallah'''’s leadership has been pivotal in shaping [[Hezbollah]] into one of the most influential and resilient organizations in [[the Middle East]]. From its origins as a militant resistance group to its current role as a multifaceted movement with military, political, and social dimensions, [[Hezbollah]]’s evolution under Nasrallah reflects his strategic vision, rhetorical prowess, and ability to mobilize support<ref>Norton, A. R. (2007). Hezbollah: A Short History. Princeton University Press.</ref>.
+''The Burial Day of Hassan Nasrallah: A Nation in Mourning''
-<span id="mp-more">[[Hassan Nasrallah and Hezbollah|'''Continue ...''']]</span>