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Religijos Ir Sekuliarizmo Santykis Tarptautiniuose Santykiuose
Religion and Secular Trends of International Relations

Author(s): Algirdas Kazlauskas
Subject(s): Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion, International relations/trade, Politics and religion, Sociology of Religion
Published by: Visuomeninė organizacija »LOGOS«
Keywords: religion; secularism; international relations;

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this article is to review the specifity of interactions between the factor of religion and secular trends of international relations. After the Cold War the suggestion of S.P. Huntington to analyse international relations regarding religious elements has been met adversaly among Western academic community. Scientific disciplines rooted in secularism does not recognise that the shifting global balance of power to the West’s disadvantage, religion is slowly regaining its influence in shaping the political agenda. This may prevent a correct assessment and explaintion of certain political phenomenain future for the traditional schools of international relations.

  • Issue Year: 2010
  • Issue No: 65
  • Page Range: 186-195
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Lithuanian