Across the Muslim world, religious parties and candidates are claiming victory over secular governments with increasing frequency. From Iraq to Egypt to Turkey, Islamic influence is on the rise in politics. Kojo explores this trend and examines why these Islamic movements are winning public support.
http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2008-03-19/secularism-theology-islam-politics
Secularism & Theology -- Islam & Politics
Listen Wednesday, Mar. 19, 2008 at 1:06 p.m. in Politics, Religion
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Guests
Tamara Wittes
Senior Fellow, Saban Center for Middle East Policy, Brookings Institution
Dalia Mogahed
Senior Analyst and Executive Director of the Gallup Center for Muslim Studies
Merve Kavakci
Professor of International Affairs, George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs; and former Member of the Turkish Parliament
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