Freedom of belief and the paradox of “Islam Hadhari”: Perspective of an Indonesian by Assyaukanie, Luthfi

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Climate Change Scepticism : A Form of Fundamentalist Belief? by Kalicharan Veera Singam

“…Is such scepticism, predicated upon belief, a form of fundamentalism?…”
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'Jihad' in Syria : fallacies of ISIS' end-time prophecies by Mohamed Bin Ali

“…They have gone to Syria with the belief that it is a Jihadj obligation. Many are also drawn to Syria through a strong belief that it is a prelude to the fulfilment of a prophecy of the End of Time (Yaumul Qiyamah).…”
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Putting All Cards on the Table: Trust and Soft Power in the War on Terror by Effendy, Bahtiar

“…Various programmes, mostly educational and cultural, to promote moderation have to a certain extent helped public understanding that it is terrorism that the US-led campaign is after, not the religion or belief system of its perpetrators. There has also been a conscious effort to prevent sweeping generalisations that the terrorist violence is being bred by religious belief.…”
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Explaining Indonesia's relations with Singapore during the new order period : the case of regime maintenance and foreign policy by Lee, Terence Chek Liang

“…Indonesia's diplomatic relations with Singapore were essentially motivated by former President Suharto's belief that the bilateral relationship could reinforce his hold on power, i.e. regime maintainance.…”
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Reading Islamophobia in hegemonic neoliberalism through a discourse analysis of Donald Trump’s narratives by Prashant Waikar

“…It argues that to sustain itself, hegemonic neoliberalism must contrast itself against other belief systems that it unilaterally denounces as inferior. …”
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The killing of Ismail Haniyeh – a defeat for Hamas or conflict escalation? by Soliman, Ghada Farag Sayed

“…The belief that the killing of Hamas leaders like Ismail Haniyeh would lead to the defeat of Hamas is a misconception rooted in a misunderstanding of the movement’s organisational structure. …”
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74th UNGA Debate : Nationalism or Multilateralism? by Menon, Vijayalakshmi

“…While some questioned the benefits of globalisation others reaffirmed their belief in the necessity for multilateral action to tackle international problems.…”
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Understanding the radicalisation patterns of Indonesian pro-IS supporters by Alif Satria

“…This is contrary to the widely held belief that online radicalisation was mainly responsible. …”
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ASEAN, Human Rights and the West by Hiro Katsumata

“…The common belief that the Western powers are putting pressure on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to change its stance on human rights is erroneous. …”
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EU Elections and Democracy : Choosing Leaders Over Dinner by Kliem, Frederick

“…EU elections are taking place this week, but contrary to popular belief, voters have no lawful say in who will occupy the most powerful EU office. …”
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Cross-Strait Relations: No Return to Crisis Mode by Char, James, Hoo, Tiang Boon

“…The common belief that cross-strait relations is headed for instability following the DPP’s election victory is overstated. …”
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The forgotten role of government by Durodie, Bill

“…But people everywhere and at all times have sought more to life than merely more of it. The power of belief in a cause or a project may be a more effective way of ensuring social resilience than merely focusing on security.…”
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Rising Sea-Level, Rising Threats by Muniruzzaman, A. N. M.

“…Backed by scientific data and evidences, Sea-level Rise (SLR) is no longer an issue of make-belief. Almost all states now agree to the emerging threats to security from climate change, especially risks from sea level rise to global peace and security.…”
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Building exchange rate governance within the ASEAN+3 process by Pitakdumrongkit, Kaewkamol

“…The risk of currency manipulation done in the belief that it will lead to benefits in the form of increased exports remains a threat in Southeast Asia. …”
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Urban guerrilla warfare. by Tan, Tabitha Yueh Li.

“…It is only though the force of belief, determination, ruthlessness and mental toughness, all aspects of (Political) Will, that guerrilla groups are able to win the "War of Nerves" against vastly superior opponents in the urban jungle. …”
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Soccer vs. Jihad : a draw by Dorsey, James M.

“…Bin Laden, Haniyeh and Nasrallah employ soccer as a recruitment and bonding tool based on the belief of Salafi and mainstream Islamic scholars who argue that Prophet Muhammad advocated physical exercise to maintain a healthy body. …”
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Deconstructing buddhist extremism: lessons from Sri Lanka by Kumar Ramakrishna

“…It argues that religious extremism, including its Buddhist variant, is best understood as a fundamentalist belief system that justifies structural violence against relevant out-groups. …”
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The revival of the silk roads (lands connectivity) in Asia by Rana, Pradumna B., Chia, Wai-Mun

“…This paper argues that contrary to popular belief, in the bygone era, there was not one but two Silk Roads in Aisa – the Northern and the less well-known South-western Silk Road (SSR). …”
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Perceptions of meritocracy in Singapore : inconsistencies, contestations and biases by Teo, Terri-Anne

“…Furthermore, where ethnic discrimination is recognised among Singaporean youth, it is oftentimes normalised as a function of a multiracial society. This belief is problematic as it vindicates state and society and reduces the impetus to seek redress and change.…”
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