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Three momentous events in international relations — the Iranian Revolution, the rise of Solidarity and the Polish Revolution, and the tragedy of September 11, 2001 indicate how a global resurgence of religion is transforming our understanding of international relations.
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Thomas, S.M. (2005). Introduction: The Struggle for the Soul of the Twenty-First Century. In: The Global Resurgence of Religion and the Transformation of International Relations. Culture and Religion in International Relations. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781403973993_1
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