Political Trust In Kosovo: Exploring Cultural And Institutional Dynamics,
2019
West Virginia University
Political Trust In Kosovo: Exploring Cultural And Institutional Dynamics, Ermira Babamusta
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
In this dissertation I examine political trust perceptions across different political-legal institutions and actors in Kosovo. I evaluate the levels of political trust using cultural and institutional performance explanations to investigate the key factors that have an impact on political trust. The study explores national political trust and international political trust, considering many domains of political trust: government, political leaders, political parties, Kosovo Courts, Kosovo Police, NATO, United Nations, European Union, and the Kosovo Specialist Court. There is growing concern about lower levels of political trust across Europe, especially in post-communist countries. In this study, I make the case that …
Survey Report Kosovo,
2019
George Fox University
Survey Report Kosovo, Romario Shehu
Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe
During April and May 2019, approximately 120 surveys were distributed to high-level individuals involved in political, economic and cultural spheres in Kosovo.
“Islamic Tradition”: Questioning The Bosnian Model,
2019
Charles University, Prague
“Islamic Tradition”: Questioning The Bosnian Model, Zora Hesová
Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe
Debates over whether there can be a ‘European Islam’ have not ceased since 1990s when the term was coined by Bassam Tibi. This paper aims to question the idea of a ‘progress towards a liberal Islam’ as being too straightforward by providing historical, political and also intellectual context to the practice of Islam in Bosnia and, above all, by analysing the present logic of looking for a particular Islamic identity.
Country Snapshot Albania,
2019
George Fox University
Country Snapshot Albania, Leonie Vrugtman
Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe
A brief summary of the history and current status of religion in Albania.
Survey Report North Macedonia,
2019
George Fox University
Survey Report North Macedonia, Viktorija Borovska
Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe
One of the activities of the project ‘Role of Religion in Western Balkan Societies’ was an elite survey that enabled us to gain an insight into views and perceptions on issues related to religiosity, the role and influence of religion, threats and opportunities of religious diversity and suggestions on how religion can contribute to the different social aspects of the various countries of the region.
Cross Country Comparison And Concluding Remarks,
2019
George Fox University
Cross Country Comparison And Concluding Remarks, Viktorija Borovska
Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe
Political, economic and cultural elites in the Western Balkans share common views on the role of religion in society, but different perspectives on the challenges and concerns related to interreligious relations.
Survey Report Montenegro,
2019
George Fox University
Survey Report Montenegro, Nenad Zekavica
Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe
During March and April 2019, a survey was conducted as part of the regional project that deals with the role of religion in Western Balkan countries. The survey was conducted as part of a research project and was conducted among members of the cultural and political elite of society. Its purpose is to give a sketch of the religious beliefs of different societies. The survey itself was developed as the result of the mutual cooperation among four partner institutions in the Balkans.
Hungary's New Church Law Is Worse Than The First,
2019
Theology Texas Lutheran University
Hungary's New Church Law Is Worse Than The First, H. David Baer Ph.D.
Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe
In early December 2018, the Hungarian parliament passed a series of sweeping laws with major constitutional implications. The parliamentary session itself was something of a circus. In order to pass the law, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s government was forced to disregard rules of the chamber that would have allowed the opposition to derail the legislation with parliamentary maneuvers. In protest, the opposition sounded bullhorns in Parliament while throwing confetti, before walking out. Perhaps the most significant law was one establishing a new, parallel system of courts which critics say give Orbán complete control of the judiciary. Less noted, but also …
Judicial Independence And Accountability: Withstanding Political Stress,
2019
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
Judicial Independence And Accountability: Withstanding Political Stress, Leah Wortham
Scholarly Articles
For democracy and the rule of law to function and flourish, important actors in the justice system need sufficient independence from politicians in power to act under rule of law rather than political pressure. The court system must offer a place where government action can be reviewed, challenged, and, when necessary, limited to protect constitutional and legal bounds, safeguard internationally-recognized human rights, and prevent departures from a fair and impartial system of law enforcement and dispute resolution. Courts also should offer a place where government officials can be held accountable. People within and outside a country need faith that court …
Frontmatter (Volume 39, Issue 3),
2019
Rosemont College
Frontmatter (Volume 39, Issue 3), Paul B. Mojzes
Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe
No abstract provided.
Europe With(Out) A Heart And A Soul?,
2019
University of Szeged (Hungary)
Europe With(Out) A Heart And A Soul?, András Máté-Tóth
Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe
"You don't know what kind of spirit you are," Jesus said to his disciples, James and John, as they wanted to condemn a Samaritan village because it didn’t want to receive him (Luke 9:55). I would like to start my article by transforming Jesus' statement and by using it for Europe: “Europe – Jesus could say today – You don't know of what kind of spirit you are.” But Europe has many answers to Jesus' statement. Europe is not without a soul, it was never an empty body and it is not one today
Human Rights And Religion In Central And Eastern Europe,
2019
University of Szeged (Hungary)
Human Rights And Religion In Central And Eastern Europe, András Máté-Tóth, Kitti Sándor
Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe
In this article we try to delineate the mutual relationship between human rights and religion in the cultural region of Central and Eastern Europe (hereafter CEE).1 We will do it by using the theoretical framework "wounded collective identity" elaborated in recent years by András Máté-Tóth.
Book Review: Politicization Of Religion, The Power Of State, Nation, And Faith: The Case Of Former Yugoslavia And Its Successor States,
2019
George Fox University
Book Review: Politicization Of Religion, The Power Of State, Nation, And Faith: The Case Of Former Yugoslavia And Its Successor States, Sergej Beuk
Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe
Although many scientific studies that dealt with the conflict in former Yugoslavia and its consequences have been published in the last 20 years, editors Gorana Ognjenović and Jasna Jozelić’s book Politicization of Religion, the Power of State, Nation, and Faith: The Case of Former Yugoslavia and its Successor States, and eminent scholarly contributors, produced a work of strong theoretical and analytical depth. In the beginning, it is clear to the reader that the book will not merely deal with general definitions or already known theories. It will also provide essential paradigms related to the historical, legal, social, and cultural background …
The Hungarian Religious Leaders' Statements On The Migration From 2016 And 2017,
2019
George Fox University
The Hungarian Religious Leaders' Statements On The Migration From 2016 And 2017, Krisztina Barcsa, Sára Heidl, Kitti Sándor
Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe
This paper is about the statements of Hungarian religious leaders concerning the issue of migration. The article is a continuation of a previous study in which we summarized articles and opinions published in the period from 2015 to the beginning of 2016. The statements that have been made since then are contained in this article. Different opinions can be found from the leaders of the Roman Catholic, Lutheran, and Calvinist churches, Jewish and Islamic leaders, and the Congregation of Faith and the Evangelical Brotherhood of Hungary. In addition to migration issues, cultural, ethnic, religious and moral differences and questions arise …
Forewords And Frontmatter To Role Of Religion In The Western Balkans’ Societies,
2019
George Fox University
Forewords And Frontmatter To Role Of Religion In The Western Balkans’ Societies, Sotiraq Hroni, Guusje Korthals Altes
Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe
No abstract provided.
Country Snapshot Bosnia And Herzegovina,
2019
George Fox University
Country Snapshot Bosnia And Herzegovina, Lejla Hodžić
Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe
A brief summary of the history and current status of religion in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Country Snapshot Kosovo,
2019
George Fox University
Country Snapshot Kosovo, Leonie Vrugtman, Diori Angjeli
Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe
A brief summary of the history and current status of religion in Kosovo.
Country Snapshot Montenegro,
2019
George Fox University
Country Snapshot Montenegro, Belgrade Open School
Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe
A brief summary of the history and current status of religion in Montenegro.
Country Snapshot North Macedonia,
2019
George Fox University
Country Snapshot North Macedonia, Mariglen Demri
Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe
A brief summary of the history and current status of religion in North Macedonia.
Country Snapshot Serbia,
2019
George Fox University
Country Snapshot Serbia, Belgrade Open School
Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe
A brief summary of the history and current status of religion in Serbia.
