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The Political Strategies of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front for Self-Determination in the Philippines
Get PDFAbstract: This study analyses the political strategies pursued by the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), over time, to liberate the the Bangsamoro homeland and its people from the control of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP). Using data from policy statements, speeches, peace agreements and interviews with informed people, the study examines the strengthening of the organisation of the MILF and the widening of its diplomatic offensive and found these to be effective. The creation of committees served as vehicles for the MILF to reach the masses and thus ensure their support for the liberation movement. The diplomatic offensive through the peace talks internationalised the Bangsamoro cause as a legitimate liberation movement without being labelled a terrorist organisation
Countering Terrorism: Can We Meet the Threat of Global Violence? By Michael Chandler and Rohan Gunaratna
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Voices of Islam in Southeast Asia: A Contemporary Sourcebook. Compiled and edited by Greg Fealy and Virginia Hooker
Get PDFGlobal Ethic or Global Hegemony? Reflections on Religion, Human Dignity and Civilisational Interaction. By Chandra Muzaffar.
Get PDFIslamic literature and Sastera Islami: A Conceptual Comparison
Get PDFAbstract: A comparative analysis of the Middle Eastern and Malay Islamic literatures shows that in both traditions, there is an emphasis on morality and good values. However, the discussion on Islamic literature in the Middle East is more philosophically-rooted compared to the Malay literature which is in tune with Malay tradition and is focussed on the daily necessities of life
