{"product_id":"the-geopolitics-of-religious-soft-peter-mandaville-9780197605806","title":"The Geopolitics of Religious Soft Power: How States Use Religion in Foreign Policy","description":"Religion features prominently in the international relations of many states around the world today. Whether mobilizing religious affinities as a form of public diplomacy, positioning religion as a force to counteract perceived ideological foes, or creating transnational networks of religious populism to support incumbent regimes--governments clearly perceive geopolitical utility in the power of religion. This volume explores how states across multiple regions and a diverse range of faith traditions incorporate religion as an aspect of their foreign policy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach subsequent chapter is written by a leading expert and explores the role of religion in the global engagement of a particular country. Brazil, China, India, Iran, Jordan, Indonesia, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the United States are all featured, as are states such as Israel and the Holy See, which by their nature have unique relationships with religion. The case studies illuminate various cross-national patterns, as well as continuities and discontinuities in the role of religion as a geopolitical tool. This volume aims to directly address gaps in scholarly knowledge with data and analysis and seeks to inform and shape scholarship, policymaking, and practice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Peter Mandaville\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 019760580X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780197605806\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/27\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.50w x 1.70d","brand":"Peter Mandaville","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44302464418047,"sku":"9780197605806","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_45a78d83-c7f6-4355-b76e-9d3e476e1b86.jpg?v=1695161753","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-geopolitics-of-religious-soft-peter-mandaville-9780197605806","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}