Is Middle East peace possible without a fundamental change in the political culture of every Middle Eastern country? In the tension between Israel and Palestine and sectarian conflicts in the region, what is the role of religion as a driving factor in the development of the region’s political culture and relations between states? How can we move from the emotional or sentimental approach to peace to the consideration of peace as a political idea?
What elements in Iran’s political culture link the state and society, and what elements separate them?...