Religion, Conflict and Digital Communication in the Greater Muslim World

Synopsis: As much of the day-to-day work of governance and social change move online, so do religious organisations, using the World Wide Web to build coalitions or ‘manufacture constituencies’ to pursue social change. Growing concerns over online radicalisation by radical Muslim groups, as well growing use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) for development and security in unstable and transitioning communities demonstrate the potential significance these trends will have for the future of international conflict. The recording of this symposium attempts to address the following questions. Can Muslim religious authorities, institutions and local networks provide solutions to the shared global challenges of social conflict and political violence? What, if any, role do digital communications technologies play in this process?
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2013
Subjects: Politics & government; Religious studies; Technology
Keywords: conflict; conflict resolution; digital networks; Islam; communication systems

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