24.11.2021 | 17:00

Modelling the State

Religion Relations in the former Soviet Muslim-majority States: constitutional secularity and increasing societal religiosity in the context of democratic state building in Azerbaijan

Dr. Rashad Ibadov

Martin-Luther Universität Halle-Wittenberg,
ADA University,
EEGA
Dozentenbibliothek für Öffentliches Recht im Juridicum 1.OG,
Universitätsplatz 5, 06108 Halle (Saale) &
Online (via Webex)
Meeting number: 2732 515 2923
Password: Mod@24Nov
Host key: 71729

After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the new Muslim-majority, though formally secular states have arguably been lacking adequate experiences in establishing appropriate relations vis-à-vis religion(s), particularly in the context of significant religious revivalism. This situation, which has been affecting to the political identities of citizens, has deeply segmented some of the post-Soviet societies, which may potentially bring constitutional calamities in the near future. In this regard, this presentation aims at discussing a constitutional strategy which may become useful for developing a better relationship between the state and religion, and eventually, managing ‘conscious compartmentalization’ in these societies.