Includes bibliographical references (pages 255-268) and index.
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The other Islam : who are the Shia? -- The making of Shia politics -- The fading promise of nationalism -- Khomeini's moment -- The battle of Islamic fundamentalisms -- The tide turns -- Iraq : the first Arab Shia state -- The rise of Iran -- The battle for the Middle East.
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Considers the ways in which struggles between the Shia and Sunni in the Middle East will affect the region's future, offering insight into the power conflicts between Iran and Saudi Arabia for political and spiritual leadership of the Muslim world.
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Islam and politics-- Middle East-- History-- 20th century.
Shīʻah-- Political aspects-- Middle East.
Shīʻah-- Relations-- Sunnites.
Sunnites-- Relations-- Shīʻah.
Politieke conflicten
Sjiʻisme
Chiisme-- Aspect politique-- Moyen-Orient
Chiisme-- Relations-- Sunnites
Islam et politique-- Moyen-Orient-- Histoire-- 20e siècle
Sunnites-- Relations-- Chiisme
11.83 movements within Islam.
Interfaith relations.
Islam and politics-- Middle East-- History-- 20th century.