America Quote by Tariq Ramadan
“The United States of America or the Western countries, they don't have a problem with Islamists as long as they are neoliberal capitalists and promoting the economic order. And the best example is the petro-monarchies. The petro-monarchies, they don't want democracy. They say there is no democracy in Islam. But they are within the economic system.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: "Islam and Global Economy", 2017
He critiques Western support for Islamist groups when they align with neoliberal capitalism, noting contradictions in democratic rhetoric.
In simple terms: Western support of Islamists tied to capitalism, not democracy.
Key Takeaway
Question political alliances and motives.
Themes
politics
economics
religion
democracy
neoliberalism
Mood
critical
concerned
analytical
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy makers
- activists
- academics
Key Concepts
hypocrisy
foreign policy
ideological conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives such alliances?
- How does this impact democratic values?
A Different Perspective
Complex geopolitical factors exist.
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