Do political-Islamic elites need to be democrats for participation in democracy, how do their values compare to secular elites’, and how do their values change through participation and affect democratization itself? A comparative-systematic content analysis of three Islamic-conservative and two pro-secular Turkish newspapers over nine years shows that, overall, political-Islamic elites adopt d...

a reconsideration of the standpoints adopted by the islamic victory of the islamic revolution will be an attempt to evaluate our present situation and to gain a more profound view toward future standpoits. first, the manner of irans' treatment with the united front of the west is considered. the political standpoits adopted on the basis of islamic views play the crucial role which explain ...

In recent years, in various sectors of our society, there have been nationalist stirrings which were crystallized and articulated by the late Claro M. Recto, There were jealous demands for the recognition of Philippine sovereignty on the Bases question. There were appeals for the correction of the iniquitous economic relations between the Philippines and the United States. For a time, Filipino ...

This research is motivated by the lack of appreciation to explore values Minangkabau story, even though report also conveys a religious message. By using close reading technique, this paper interprets various moral messages contained in 11 stories, namely Anak Mudo, Limau Anyuik, The Honest Child, Batu Manangih, Boncah Tangkuluak, Carito Bukik Balacan, Kuciang jo Harimau, Rumah Raksasa, Urang K...