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Great Decisions: Sectarianism and Politics in the Middle East
April 20, 2015 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Many of the current conflicts in the Middle East have been attributed to sectarianism, a politicization of ethnic and religious identity. From the crisis in Iraq and Syria to the tension between Iran and Saudi Arabia, the struggle between Sunni and Shi‘i groups for dominance is tearing apart the region and shows no signs of abating. But for all the religious discourse permeating the conflict, much of its roots are political, not religious. How does sectarianism fit into a larger narrative of the Middle East? How have governments manipulated sectarian differences? And finally, what is the U.S. doing about it?
Mon. Apr. 20th,11A.M.-1:30P.M., Heartwood Senior Living Community, Crosby.
Great Decisions is an 8 stand alone sessions Foreign Policy discussion based on readings & a DVD produced by the Foreign Policy Association in N.Y. Sponsored by the Minnesota International Center, meetings are at Heartwood the 3rd Monday of February-June and September-November 11-1:30P.M.
Contact anne.laufman@gmail.com,218.297.4247
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