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An Islamic reformation is not the solution to stop extremism

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageCalls for Islamic reform overlook the political motivations of extremism, and attack fundamental religious practices.Elias Pirasteh, CC BY-NC-ND

There is a push to reform Islam, by arguably Western standards. But if Islamic reform is achieved, it will still not spell the end of extremism. Extremist actors will continue to exist through political...

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Indonesia's 'opening' of Papua still needs to bridge the gap between reality and rhetoric

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageAfter releasing five Papuan political prisoners in May, President Joko Widodo declared Papua open to foreign media. But challenges to media freedom in Papua remain.Antara News Agency

In September, Jakarta-based French journalist Marie Dhumieres decided to test whether Indonesia’s decades-long barring of foreign media from Papua had indeed...

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The state of emergency could thwart public demonstrations at the Paris climate talks

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageThere will likely be increased concerns around climate protests in Paris, such as this one in London in 2014. AAP Image/NEWZULU/DAVE EVANS

What impact will the attacks have on the Paris Climate Change Conference scheduled to begin in 12 days? While already complicated, the talks will now take place within a state of emergency that is threatening to...

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