Islam, democracy, and the West Bhutto, Benazir 1953-2007 creator text bibliography nyu New York Harper c2008 2008 1st ed. monographic eng

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viii, 328 p. ; 24 cm. Writing a few months prior to her assassination, Bhutto explores the complicated history between the Middle East and the West. She traces the roots of international terrorism across the world, including American support for Pakistani general Zia-ul-Haq, who destroyed political parties, eliminated an independent judiciary, marginalized NGOs, suspended the protection of human rights, and aligned Pakistani intelligence agencies with the most radical elements of the Afghan mujahideen. She speaks out not just to the West, but to the Muslims across the globe who are at a crossroads between the past and the future, between education and ignorance, between peace and terrorism, and between dictatorship and democracy. Democracy and Islam are not incompatible, and the clash between Islam and the West is not inevitable.--From publisher description. The path back -- The battle within Islam : democracy versus dictatorship, moderation versus extremism -- Islam and democracy : history and practice -- The case of Pakistan -- Is the clash of civilizations inevitable? -- Reconciliation. Benazir Bhutto. Includes bibliographical references. Islam and politics Islam and politics Islamic countries Islamic countries Politics and government Islam and politics Pakistan Pakistan Politics and government Islamic countries Relations Europe Europe Relations Islamic countries Democracy Religious aspects Islam Islam 21st century Islamic fundamentalism Islam and politics Islam and politics Pakistan Pakistan Foreign relations Islamic countries Foreign relations Western countries Western countries Foreign relations Islamic countries Pakistan Politics and government 297.272 9780061567582 0061567582 BD-DhIUB 141016 20220701010748.0 00015803