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Darfur And Sudan Recommended Webinars, 2025 College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University

Darfur And Sudan Recommended Webinars

The Journal of Social Encounters

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Escalation Pathways To The April War And The Dynamics Of Sudan's Political Economy, Salih Mustafa, Osama Hassan, Nagi Alassam 2025 Sudanese Center for Policy Studies and the Arab Reform Initiative

Escalation Pathways To The April War And The Dynamics Of Sudan's Political Economy, Salih Mustafa, Osama Hassan, Nagi Alassam

The Journal of Social Encounters

This paper analyzes the escalation processes that led to the outbreak of the April 2023 war in Sudan, based on Wolfram Lacher's theoretical framework of "escalation processes". The paper focuses on tracing the escalatory trajectories that preceded the war, analyzing the complex interplay between structural, political, and economic factors, as well as the impact of the political economy on the dynamics of the conflict and its escalation to full-scale war.


The Sudanese Identity In The Mirror Of Colonial And Post-Independence History, Abdalla Galaleldeen 2025 Omdurman Islamic University

The Sudanese Identity In The Mirror Of Colonial And Post-Independence History, Abdalla Galaleldeen

The Journal of Social Encounters

After independence, Sudan’s political elite adopted colonial-inspired policies that sought to divide the country into North and South (Arabs versus Africans). This policy was further reinforced by the civil wars and by the failures of the Sudanese political elite to construct a cohesive national identity. In the post-independence period, one elite group aligned itself with an Arab identity, while another embraced an African identity. Logically, therefore, both identities—Islamic-Arab and African—encompass the majority of the population. Yet, while Islamists and Africanists each claimed to represent this majority, neither addressed the contradictions inherent in their positions. As the tension between the Islamic-Arab …


The Conflict In Sudan: An Overview, Mad Gabriel 2025 College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University

The Conflict In Sudan: An Overview, Mad Gabriel

The Journal of Social Encounters

It has been more than two years since the war erupted in Sudan. Although the crisis initially started between two warring parties, it has expanded beyond the two with the involvement of multiple actors. However, the current conflict is complicated and has deep historical origins. It increased after the 2019 revolution, with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) battling for power and control. On the other hand, the situation has deteriorated dramatically, as the economy suffered from the continuation of the war, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Additionally, Health systems have crumbled, schooling has …


Sudan: A War Of Atrocities Report Of The Independent International Fact-Finding Mission For The Sudan, - Annual report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and reports of the Office of the High Commissioner and the Secretary-General 2025 College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University

Sudan: A War Of Atrocities Report Of The Independent International Fact-Finding Mission For The Sudan, - Annual Report Of The United Nations High Commissioner For Human Rights And Reports Of The Office Of The High Commissioner And The Secretary-General

The Journal of Social Encounters

This report documents attacks on civilians and objects essential for their survival in Sudan. It concludes that both parties to the conflict violated international human rights and humanitarian law, with most violations amounting to war crimes. The Rapid Support Forces’ conduct may also constitute crimes against humanity, including persecution and extermination. The report calls for accountability and sets out a roadmap for justice.


Introduction: Continuing The Exploration Of The Darfur And Sudan Crisis, Mawa Mohamed, Ron Pagnucco 2025 College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University

Introduction: Continuing The Exploration Of The Darfur And Sudan Crisis, Mawa Mohamed, Ron Pagnucco

The Journal of Social Encounters

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Engaging The Somali Diaspora: A Case Study Of One Agency’S Community Programming Approach, Farhia Abdi 2025 Canterbury Christ Church University

Engaging The Somali Diaspora: A Case Study Of One Agency’S Community Programming Approach, Farhia Abdi

The Journal of Social Encounters

This case study investigates how a local community agency engages with the Somali diaspora to design and implement culturally responsive services, such as the Settlement and Integration Program. It also explores the potential of fostering meaningful dialogue with community members to inform the development of culturally sensitive programming. The research question guiding this study was developed by findings from previous research, which highlighted the significance of community engagement, sustained dialogue, and the necessity for agencies to design clearly defined programs. These programs should prioritize active participation from community members in both the creation and implementation of tailored initiatives.


Hezbollah's Military Setback: From Strategic Strength To Political Dilemma—A Comprehensive Analysis, Habib AlBadawi 2025 Lebanese University

Hezbollah's Military Setback: From Strategic Strength To Political Dilemma—A Comprehensive Analysis, Habib Albadawi

The Journal of Social Encounters

This study examines the unprecedented military transformation of Hezbollah from 2024 to 2025, analyzing how technological superiority and strategic constraints have fundamentally altered the effectiveness of irregular warfare organizations. Through extensive analysis of organizational adaptation, technological disruption, and external dependencies, this research investigates the paradox of how advanced military capabilities, when constrained by external dependencies, can become operational liabilities rather than strategic assets. The study employs multiple theoretical frameworks to understand this transformation and its implications for future irregular warfare.


Democracy, Rights, Historical Memory, And Interfaith Relations In The Works Of Fatima Mernissi And Asma Uddin, Jon Armajani 2025 College of Saint Benedict / Saint John’s University

Democracy, Rights, Historical Memory, And Interfaith Relations In The Works Of Fatima Mernissi And Asma Uddin, Jon Armajani

The Journal of Social Encounters

The works of Moroccan-born Muslim scholar Fatima Mernissi (1940-2015) and United States-born Muslim scholar Asma T. Uddin (b. 1980) are distinctive contributions in modern conversations about the intersections of Islam, law, human and civil rights as well as historical memory and interfaith relations (AncestryLibrary, n.d.; Fox, 2015; Florida Bar, n.d.; Justia Lawyers, n.d.; Rodoski, 2011; Sadiqi, 2018).[i] Mernissi, who was a professor of sociology at Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco, and Uddin, who is an attorney and scholar based in the United States, are influential and delve into the intricate relationships between Islamic ideas and modern legal frameworks, …


Restorative Nostalgia And Religious Nationalism: Lessons From Srebrenica, Noreen Herzfeld 2025 Saint John’s School of Theology

Restorative Nostalgia And Religious Nationalism: Lessons From Srebrenica, Noreen Herzfeld

The Journal of Social Encounters

Svetlana Boym uses the term restorative nostalgia to describe a collective nostalgia, based on an idealization of the past that is used by nationalist groups to motivate their followers. When linked with religion, this type of nostalgia is particularly damaging, frequently leading to sharp ethnic or religious divisions, a demonization of the other, and even war or genocide. The war in Bosnia and Herzegovina presents an example of such nostalgia on the part of the Serbs. An idealization and its resultant rhetoric on the part of Serbian political and religious figures envisioned an imagined future rooted in nostalgia for a …


The Impact Of Custom On Defining The Essence Of Possession And Its Applications In Banking Institution Transactions, Mohammed Tarira 2025 Applied Science Private University - Jordan

The Impact Of Custom On Defining The Essence Of Possession And Its Applications In Banking Institution Transactions, Mohammed Tarira

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This research is divided into three main sections. The first section addresses the concept of custom, its authority, and the conditions necessary for its recognition. The second section explores the concept of possession, its methods, and its effects on contracts. The third section examines the impact of custom on defining the essence of possession and its applications in the transactions of Islamic banking institutions. The study aims to investigate how the concept of possession is constructed based on prevailing customs and to apply this understanding to various practices conducted by Islamic banking institutions. This includes verifying the presence of relevant …


Economic Protection From An Islamic Economic Perspective, Nabeela Al-Alwanah, Adnan Rababah 2025 Yarmouk University - Jordan

Economic Protection From An Islamic Economic Perspective, Nabeela Al-Alwanah, Adnan Rababah

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

The study aimed to explain the theoretical and jurisprudential foundations of protectionist policies in both man-made and Islamic economies. The study concluded that economic protection involves the state’s use of its legislative and executive powers to direct and develop its economy, taking the necessary measures and methods to regulate internal and external exchanges, protect domestic production, and preserve its national market. Additionally, the study found that economic protection is grounded in its legal basis, based on the principle of the legal policy followed by the leadership of any country to manage national affairs. It is intended to serve the public …


Proposals For Reforming The International Monetary System From The Islamic Economy Perspective, Wejdan Al-Soudy 2025 Yarmouk University - Jordan

Proposals For Reforming The International Monetary System From The Islamic Economy Perspective, Wejdan Al-Soudy

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This research aims to examine various monetary systems proposed by economists in the literature and evaluate proposals within the Islamic economy for reforming the monetary system. The study concludes that money has increasingly become an end in itself rather than a tool for exchange or a standard for measuring value, leading to disruptions in both local and international monetary systems. Additionally, the dominance of the U.S. dollar as the global currency has contributed to numerous international crises. Consequently, most reform proposals in the literature seek to establish a new international monetary system capable of addressing and mitigating these disruptions.


Wife’S Alimony During The Waiting Period: Fiqh Jurisprudence Vs. Jordanian Marital Status Law No. 36 Of 2010, Mohammad Al-Jablai 2025 Applied Science Private University - Jordan

Wife’S Alimony During The Waiting Period: Fiqh Jurisprudence Vs. Jordanian Marital Status Law No. 36 Of 2010, Mohammad Al-Jablai

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

The present study explores and examines the views of Fiqh scholars regarding matters related to the wife’s alimony during the waiting period in cases of divorce or death, with particular emphasis on the methods of its payment. These opinions are then compared to the relevant articles in the Jordanian Marital Status Law to identify similarities and differences in relation to traditional Fiqh sources. To this end, a scientific approach is adopted to quote, document, discuss, and reconcile these perspectives. The study concludes that the law aligns with the priority and choice methods based on the principles and objectives of Sharia, …


Unique Provisions Of Jordanian Marital Status Law No. 36 Of 2010 In Divorce, Differing From The Four Fiqh Schools, Mohammad Al-Jablai 2025 Applied Science Private University - Jordan

Unique Provisions Of Jordanian Marital Status Law No. 36 Of 2010 In Divorce, Differing From The Four Fiqh Schools, Mohammad Al-Jablai

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

The present study examines certain provisions in the Divorce Section of Jordanian Marital Status Law No. 36 of 2010, in which legislative choices diverge from those made by mainstream scholars within the four Fiqh schools. The study investigates the intentions of the Jordanian legislator through a review of this section. It is found that there are only three such cases, which notably present a different perspective. The researcher recommends a thorough review of the religious basis underlying the law’s choice concerning future-included divorce, specifically Article 87, Paragraph (b), due to ambiguities in its wording. This aligns with the same jurisprudential …


Employing Endowment Instruments In Attaining Sustainable Development: The Social Responsibility Of Mosques In Jordan As A Model, Iyad Nemer 2025 Applied Science Private University - Jordan

Employing Endowment Instruments In Attaining Sustainable Development: The Social Responsibility Of Mosques In Jordan As A Model, Iyad Nemer

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

The world is now turning towards sustainable development that preserves natural resources, the rights and wealth of future generations, protects the environment, and reduces pollution. The social responsibility of Waqf, or "consecrated," Mosques in Islam aligns with these objectives by emphasizing the role of the Mosque and its importance in shaping public opinion and raising awareness among society members about issues related to social, environmental, economic, and other areas. This research highlights the dimensions of the social responsibility of Waqf Mosques in both ancient and modern times and their connection to sustainable development from an Islamic perspective, including a presentation …


Digital Legacies: Their Concept And Provisions (A Jurisprudential And Foundational Study), Iyad Nemer 2025 Applied Science Private University - Jordan

Digital Legacies: Their Concept And Provisions (A Jurisprudential And Foundational Study), Iyad Nemer

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

The research addresses one of the most contemporary issues in legacies, specifically concerning the regulation of the inheritance of digital services and rights—a product of the technological revolution in applications, software, networking sites, electronic databases, and more, which have developed significantly in recent times where the language of numbers has become an independent realm. In referencing scholars' views on legacy issues, the researcher aims to shed light on a type of legacy situated between abstract financial assets and personal rights, termed as "the two similarities legacy." This is accompanied by an attempt to demonstrate the parallels and likenesses between digital …


Logical Intelligence In Light Of The Prophetic Sunnah, Asma bani Amer 2025 The University of Jordan - Jordan

Logical Intelligence In Light Of The Prophetic Sunnah, Asma Bani Amer

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study focuses on an aspect related to the text of the Hadith, known as the subject-related Hadith. Specifically, it examines the Hadiths concerning what is called motor intelligence, in light of the Prophetic Sunnah. Modern education has paid attention to what is called multiple intelligences, including: bodily-kinesthetic intelligence, which is one of the forms of intelligence that emphasizes physical skills and athletic abilities. This aspect holds great importance in the Sunnah; therefore, the study aims to clarify the concept of motor intelligence, the extent of Islam’s concern with this aspect, and its most prominent expressions in light of the …


Literary And Artistic Property Rights Between Regular Courts And Administrative Courts: A Comparative Study Of Jordan And Egypt, Noor Al-Hindi 2025 Applied Science Private University - Jordan

Literary And Artistic Property Rights Between Regular Courts And Administrative Courts: A Comparative Study Of Jordan And Egypt, Noor Al-Hindi

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study addresses literary and artistic property rights within the context of the ordinary and administrative judiciary, focusing on the legal framework for the deposit of these rights under the Jordanian and Egyptian Copyright and Neighboring Rights Protection Laws. The research findings indicate that legal deposit is an obligation of the rights holders of the work to submit a copy of the published work to a government authority. In Egypt, the rights holder is required to submit a licensing application to the General Department for the Control of Works, accompanied by certain data. The department is responsible for maintaining records …


The Islamic Approach To Combating Administrative Corruption, Kayed Qaroush 2025 Applied Science Private University - Jordan

The Islamic Approach To Combating Administrative Corruption, Kayed Qaroush

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

Corruption is considered a global phenomenon that exists in both developing and developed countries; the latter are not immune from it. It manifests in various forms, such as political, financial, environmental, and administrative corruption. However, this research is focused on the administrative type, which is linked to the questionable conduct of certain public officials, including illegal gains through bribery and gifts, abuse of power, breach of trust (such as embezzlement, coercion, or forgery), and adherence to bureaucratic behavior characterized by closed-door policies. It also covers the imposition of unfair tax policies in an attempt to address economic imbalances. This research …


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