The Changing Nature of Shi'i Politics in the Contemporary Middle East

by Anoushiravan Ehteshami and Mahjoob Zweiri

Relations between Sunnis and Shi'is, Islam's two main sects, have been tense for generations. Yet only lately have they become confrontational. Inter-confessional strife has increased, owing to the dynamic nature of politics in Muslim states during recent decades.

Revolution, civil war and regime change have galvanized Shi'is into direct political action, regionally and internationally. Conflict between the sects has further intensified in...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0863725155
• ISBN13: 9780863725159
• Release Date: July 2016
• Publisher: Ithaca Press (GB)
• Length: 250 Pages