This essay probes tensions between our professional practices and the quality of our professional output in the field of international studies. We organize ourselves into academic ‘‘sects’’ that engage in selfaffirming research and then wage theological debates between academic religions. This occurs at both the level of theory and epistemology. Unfortunately, this academic sectarianism produce...

Abstract When the State of Greater Lebanon was established in 1920, Jewish Community Council Beirut officially recognized as central administrative body within Lebanon, and although smaller communities such Sidon Tripoli also had their own councils they were consequently made subject to authority Beirut. In this context political overhaul, I argue that some actors use “from below” opportunities...

This paper discusses how security considerations and sectarianism have served Iran Saudi Arabia as mutually reinforcing tools in their strife to secure positions the struggle for regional influence standing. It premises that no single factor can explain this conflict its proper understanding requires a more comprehensive approach links factors analyses joint impact. The main hypothesis is an an...