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Imperatives of Neomodernism for the Middle East

... distinguish certain aspects of the latter. Obviously, the first such problem is what V. Naumkin called curing the “ diseases of society ” that push young people to radical ideologies. Accordingly, the question arises: What do young men and women that travel to the Islamic State seek? The answer is not a riddle wrapped up in an enigma. If the request for change in the Arab countries maintains its relevancy, the extra-regional powers will have to fundamentally reshape their Middle East policies. Young people discussed it in 2011 on Tunisia’s central Bourguiba Avenue and Egypt’s Tahrir ...

20.05.2016

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Premodernism revisited

... meanings) that lie beyond the state control. Consequently, social integration is returning to its basics specific for the pre-modern society. And these are irrational religious conceptions, fears, physical strength, sexuality control, distinct symbolism in the ... ... in Europe with EU passports but then surprise their co-residents by blowing up arenas and airports. What we see today in the Middle East is a manifestation of the limited rationality, i.e. the rebirth of pre-modernism and deep-rooted principles of social integration. The Islamic State’s ideology rests on a request for profound social integration, distinct rules of the game and an unambiguous ...

04.04.2016

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In your opinion, what are the US long-term goals for Russia?

U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements	33 (31%)
U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity	30 (28%)
U.S. wants to dissolve Russia	24 (22%)
U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China	21 (19%)