Muslims in Global Politics: Identities, Interests, and Human Rights

Contents

Contents Preface: Muslims’ Struggles for Identities, Interests, and Human Rights vii . Muslims’ Quest for Identities, Interests, and Human Rights 1 . International Human Rights Norms and Muslim Experiences 25 . Gender, Identity, and Negotiating Rights 47 . Searching for a Modern Islamic Identity in Egypt 73 . Occupation, Sectarianism, and Identity Politics in Iraq 100 . The Melding of the Old and New in the United Arab Emirates 121 . Secularism, Turkish Islam, and Identity 139 . The Reemergence of Populism in Iranian Politics: Constructing New Identities 165 . Negotiating Modernity and Tradition in Indonesia 192 . Construction of Muslims in Europe: The Politics of Immigration 217 Conclusion: Identities, Interests, and Human Rights 243 vi Contents Notes 263 Glossary 315 Index 321 Acknowledgments 327 ...