Security, Religion, and the Rule of Law: International Perspectives

"Security, Religion, and the Rule of Law argues that true, substantive, and sustainable national security is only possible through respect for the rule of law, human rights, and religious freedom. Despite the emphasis on national security and the war on terror that has preoccupied governments for over two decades, nations-and the world-seem to be more divided than ever, with a concomitant impact of increasing the risk of terrorism and religious and political violence. The national security paradigm, previously reserved primarily for foreign threats, has been turned increasingly inwards, focussing on a state's own citizens as potential threats. This is often along religious lines, threatening fundamental human freedoms. This book provides a series of critical engagements on some of the most pressing issues at the interface of religion and security today, including: proposing a deeper engagement with theology when dealing with freedom of religious belief; exploring a better understanding between domestic peace and international relations; abiding by the rule of law while countering terrorism; and developing a broader understanding of identities and of the nature of citizenship. It provides the resources to further reflect upon and address these topics, as well as stimulating further discussions on religion and security matters across a range of different disciplines. Wide-ranging case studies consider Australia, China, Europe, the Kurdish people, Nigeria, Russia, Ukraine, the United Nations, and the United States. This book will appeal to students and scholars across a range of disciplines, including international relations, law, philosophy, political science, religious studies, security studies, and theology. It will also appeal to human rights lawyers, judges, NGO researchers, governmental agency specialists, and policy makers"--

Doubtful civil belief : or, tolerating one's damned neighbours with Jean-Jacques Rousseau / G. P. Marcar -- Religious freedom, human security, and human fraternity : is religious freedom a forgotten freedom within the human security framework? / Elena López Ruf -- The international protection of freedom of religion or belief in the context of counterTerrorism / Rodrigo Vitorino Souza Alves -- Religion as a matter of U.S. National (In)Security? / Michelle Flynn -- New religious legislation in Ukraine as a response to Russian aggression / Maksym Vasin -- Towards resolving the conflict between national and muslim identities in Nigeria / Azizat Omotoyosi Amoloye-Adebayo -- Rejecting security : a comparative analysis of the rejection of security, public safety, and public order concerns as a ground for restricting freedom of religion in religious dress cases / Renae Barker -- Religion-based boundaries : restricting pluralism through symbolic barriers / Tania Pagotto -- Religion, citizenship revocation, and foreign combatant laws : the illiberal turn / Joshua M. Roose -- Conclusion. Freedom of religion as shield, sword, and contributor in relation to national security / Joshua M. Roose and G. P. Marcar.

"Security, Religion, and the Rule of Law argues that true, substantive, and sustainable national security is only possible through respect for the rule of law, human rights, and religious freedom. Despite the emphasis on national security and the war on terror that has preoccupied governments for over two decades, nations-and the world-seem to be more divided than ever, with a concomitant impact of increasing the risk of terrorism and religious and political violence. The national security paradigm, previously reserved primarily for foreign threats, has been turned increasingly inwards, focussing on a state's own citizens as potential threats. This is often along religious lines, threatening fundamental human freedoms. This book provides a series of critical engagements on some of the most pressing issues at the interface of religion and security today, including: proposing a deeper engagement with theology when dealing with freedom of religious belief; exploring a better understanding between domestic peace and international relations; abiding by the rule of law while countering terrorism; and developing a broader understanding of identities and of the nature of citizenship. It provides the resources to further reflect upon and address these topics, as well as stimulating further discussions on religion and security matters across a range of different disciplines. Wide-ranging case studies consider Australia, China, Europe, the Kurdish people, Nigeria, Russia, Ukraine, the United Nations, and the United States. This book will appeal to students and scholars across a range of disciplines, including international relations, law, philosophy, political science, religious studies, security studies, and theology. It will also appeal to human rights lawyers, judges, NGO researchers, governmental agency specialists, and policy makers"--