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Mark Juergensmeyer

Mark Juergensmeyer is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Sociology and Global Studies at UCSB, and his latest book is God at War: A Meditation on Religion and Warfare (Oxford University Press).

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Religion Dispatches

The Myth of the 'Lone Wolf' Terrorist Continues with New Zealand Attack

It makes no difference whether or not Tarrant or Breivik were card-carrying members of racist organizations. They imagined themselves as triumphant warriors in a great social struggle.
Mark Juergensmeyer
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Religion Dispatches

Trump Floated Dastardly Deal With Erdogan

To entice the Turkish president to go easy on Saudi Arabia, the Trump administration floated the idea of extraditing a permanent U.S. resident who would likely face serious punishment.
Mark Juergensmeyer
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Reports of the Death of ISIS Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

When the Iraqi government announced the end of ISIS control over its territory on December 9, 2017, there were a few celebrations in Baghdad. December 10 was proclaimed a public holiday, and a…
Mark Juergensmeyer
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