The Specificity of Afghan Identity in the Context of Globalization by Georgy G. Machitidze

“…It is observed that the Taliban (recognized as terrorist and banned in Russia) leaders have been influenced in changing their views by their prolonged contacts with representatives of Al-Qaeda (recognized as terrorist and banned in Russia) and other jihadist organizations. The study found that the Taliban (recognized as terrorist and banned in Russia) ideology has acquired some similarities with Salafism, and that the authorities are trying to isolate the Afghan people from the processes of globalization, being ready to protect Islamic values from Western civilization by any means necessary.…”
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Designing and Explaining the Competence Model of Knowledge Engineers in Municipalities (Study Case: Tehran Municipality) by Amin Seyyed Nosrati, Zahra Foroutani, Atyieh Bohrani

“…Interpersonal and personality competencies were defined by perceptive abilities, trustworthiness, charisma, flexibility, enthusiasm, extroversion, a jihadist spirit, work discipline, and strong memory. …”
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Les salafistes marocains et la reconfiguration politico-religieuse post-2011 : fluctuation entre (dé)politisation, radicalisation et intégration by Salim Hmimnat

“…Ten years after breaking up with salafist groups, both quietists and jihadists, suspected to be responsible for the 2003 Casablanca attacks, the regime seeks henceforth to reconcile with salafis with the purpose to integrate them, or at least neutralise them, in the ongoing politico-religious reconfiguration process. …”
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The narrative of the woman caught in adultery (JN 7:53-8:1-11) re-read in the Nigerian context by C. U. Manus, J. C. Ukaga

“…The findings reveal abiding lessons adjudged relevant for a sustainable pro-life Christology and theology of the rescue and liberation of women from militant jihadists in north-eastern Nigeria. For Jesus, women are divinely blessed with equal rights with men. …”
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