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<num> Number: 140


<dom> Domain: International Politics 


<title> Topic: Political Impact of Islamic Fundamentalism


<desc> Description:

Document will report on the political impact of Islamic fundamentalism within any nation other than Iran.


<smry> Summary:

Document will report on the political impact of Islamic fundamentalism within any nation other than Iran.


<narr> Narrative:

A relevant document will provide information on the increase outside Iran of 
Islamic fundamentalism, among both Sunni and Shiite adherents, and how the 
strengthening of the Islamic fundamentalist movement has, or potentially can,
effect the structures, politics, and policies of national governments.


<con> Concept(s):

1. Islamic fundamentalism, Islamization, shari'a (shariah)

2. Muslim Brotherhood, Hamas, Islamic Salvation Front, Al-Nahdah, Muslim 
Mujahedin, Jama'at-e Islami, Mujahedin-e Khalq, Hezbollah (AKA Hizbullah), 
al-Takfir Wal-Hijrah, Moro Liberation Front

3. Hassan el-Turabi (AKA Hassan Turabi), Gulbeddin Hekmatyar, Shah Massoud, 
Mohammed Zia-ul-Haq (President Zia), Ayatollah Khoi, Safar Hawali, Muhammad 
Husain Fadlullah (AKA Sheik Fadlallah), Abbas al-Madani

4. Afghanistan, Pakistan, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, 
Sudan, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Philippines

5. NOT-Iran


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