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Religion as a 'threat' and 'instrument' in authoritarian regimes: state-religion relations in post-Soviet Azerbaijan.
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Religion, State & Society . Sep2024, Vol. 52 Issue 4, p300-321. 22p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- This article explores contentious state-religion relations in Azerbaijan. In recent years, the Azerbaijani government has adopted new regulations in religious affairs aiming at two goals: on the one hand, the government tries to keep religious groups/individuals under control, prevent the politicisation of the religious environment, and prevent foreign countries from expanding their influence in the country. On the other hand, the government aims to promote a positive image of the state in the international community through hosting and funding interreligious dialogue platforms and highlighting the multicultural environment in Azerbaijan. The study examines the evolution of state-religion relations in the country and highlights that in recent years its political regime has applied more restrictive policies towards independent religious communities in legal and extra-legal forms and simultaneously established institutions and co-opted regime-friendly groups through instrumentalising religion to keep the religious environment under control. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09637494
- Volume :
- 52
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Religion, State & Society
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 179941391
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09637494.2024.2310379