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The potential, & the dangers, of attempts to create a transformatory politics based on ecocentric identity are the focus of this article. As a prelude to assessment of competing approaches to ecocentric identity from the perspectives of ecofeminism & bioregionalism, the functions of human identity & the dynamics of identity construction are considered, as are the circumstances under which identity can be politicized. It is argued that, in promoting ways of living in the world that are both ecologically sound & socially just, great care must be taken to avoid the dangers of particularism & ethnic exclusion potentially associated with an ecocentric identity. 32 References. Adapted from the source document.

Introduces a special issue of this journal on youth, citizenship and politics.

AbstractReligious sentiments have become a potent tool for political elites, altering national identities and citizenship criteria. This manipulation, driven by majoritarian ideologies, has marginalized religious minorities, leading to discrimination, violence, and legal persecution against them. Hindu, Islamic, and Buddhist nationalisms seem to collectively erode secular democracy in South Asia. Moreover, right‐wing populist leaders, notably Modi in India and the Rajapaksas in Sri Lanka, have merged religious nationalism with authoritarian political orientations posing a challenge to democratic foundations and impacting significantly on the dynamics of state and societal relations. This is the context in which this World Affairs 2024 special issue delves into the relationship(s) between religion, politics, and authoritarianism in the South Asian region. It examines the evolving "religion‐politics" nexus or "complex" to explicate the relationship between religion and authoritarianism, particularly with respect to authoritarian governments mobilizing religion as a readily available resource for popular political mobilization, legitimization, and power consolidation. India's BJP employs Hindutva ideology to marginalize minorities, Bangladesh's regime uses Islam for political legitimacy, and Sri Lanka's Sinhala‐Buddhist nationalism fosters exclusionary policies. By fostering social and cultural polarization, this fusion of authoritarianism with religious nationalism poses a serious challenge to the secular state. The articles in this special issue explore these themes comprehensively, delving into the ideological foundations of political decisions and their consequences for marginalized communities. By shedding light on this multifaceted interplay, the collection offers valuable insights into South Asia's sociopolitical landscape, serving as a vital resource for scholars, policy makers, and global observers seeking to understand the region's complex dynamics.

Whilst the Olympic Movement states that politics have no place in sport, political events have nonetheless exerted a significant effect on modern Olympic Games. Three of the most 'political' Olympic Games are undoubtedly Berlin, 1936; Mexico, 1968; and Munich, 1972.

This article reconstructs the concept of rhetorical action to excavate its original, recurrent, and—for many—discomforting links to constitutive politics. By examining the history of rhetorical action through the ancient period to the mid-17th century, I will argue that that relationship between rhetorical action and constitutive politics is a powerful prism for understanding actio. The article's contributions are twofold and compounding. The first is the establishment of a positive account of the relation between actio and constitutive rhetoric for the ancient politicians and early modern dramatists, which pushes the usual bookends of actio's history both backward and forward, providing analytical leverage to critically reflect on its standard history. The second contribution is a demonstration that much of the confusion and discomfort surrounding actio results from formulating actio negatively against its constitutive political threat. In sum, this article contributes to both the theoretical and historical understanding of rhetorical action.

Liebe beschreibt ein Gefühl, eine Einstellung, einen Gedanken, eine Erfahrung, die Menschen zu dem Wichtigsten in ihrem Leben zählen. Die Liebe zu anderen Menschen, zu Tieren, zu Gott, zu Göttern oder die von ihnen empfangene Liebe findet sich in höchst unterschiedlicher Gestalt und Bedeutung. Hat Liebe ihren wesentlichen Ausdruck in der Freundschaft, in der geschlechtlichen Vereinigung, in einem rituellen Vollzug oder in einem göttlichen Handeln? Der vorliegende Band besitzt seinen Schwerpunkt in der Frage, wie in den Religionen Liebe verstanden wird. Gerade im Christentum haben sich verschiedene Vorstellungen entwickelt, Gott, Mensch und Liebe miteinander zu denken. Doch auch philosophische und sich mit geistlicher und weltlicher Literatur beschäftigende Beiträge eröffnen entscheidende Perspektiven auf das unerschöpfliche Phänomen der Liebe. [Configurations of Love. Concepts of Love in Religion, Philosophy and Literature]Love describes a feeling, an attitude, a thought, an experience that people consider to be the most important in their lives. The love for other people, for animals, for God, for gods or the love received from them can be found in very different shapes and meanings. Does love find its essential expression in friendship, in sexual union, in a ritual performance or in a divine act? This volume focuses on the question of how love is understood in religions. In Christianity in particular, different ideas have developed to think about God, man and love together. But also philosophical contributions and those dealing with spiritual and secular literature open up decisive perspectives on the inexhaustible phenomenon of love

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- 1. The "Irrelevance" of International Law and Organizations -- 2. The Real Origins of International Legal Positivism -- 3. The Achievements of International Legal Positivism -- 4. International Legal Positivism after the Outbreak of World War I -- 5. Functionalism as a Substitute for Positivism -- 6. A Functionalist Analysis of International Law and Politics -- 7. The Function of Decision Performed by International Law and Organizations -- 8. The Function of Adjudication as Performed by the UN. Security Council -- 9. The Function of Resolution as Performed by the UN. Security Council -- 10. The Function of Redefinition as Performed by the UN. General Assembly -- 11. The Increments of International Law and Politics -- 12. A New Philosophy for American Foreign Policy -- 13. The Definitional Context of the Iranian Hostages Crisis -- 14. A Functionalist Approach to u.s. Crisis Management Decision Making -- 15. The Carter Administration's Responsibility for the Death of Detente -- 16. Restoring Persian Gulf Security -- 17. The Israeli Invasion of Lebanon -- 18. The Future of Nuclear Arms Control between the Superpowers -- 19. International Lawlessness in the Caribbean Basin -- 20. Machiavellianism Destroys Constitutionalism -- Notes -- Index

So-called ?Blaine Amendments? in state constitutions are under attack because they may restrict the flow of tax dollars into religious institutions. The prevailing argument against the state Blaine Amendments is that they are unconstitutional expressions of Nineteenth Century anti-Catholic sentiment. Through an examination of Nineteenth Century historical trends and the test of state constitutions, Johnson challenges that argument. While he does not dispute the anti-Catholic currents of the Nineteenth Century, his work demonstrates that Blaine amendment supporters had many different motives ot