Globalisation: Secular vs. Religious Politics

Abstract

The purpose of this panel is to examine the influence of globalization (economic, political and cultural) on religious and secular politics. Looking at different case studies and/or comparative studies this panel will focus on the following questions: What new opportunities does globalization create for secular parties and political activists? How does global investment and consumer culture affect existing church-state arrangements? How do religious parties, institutions and organizations react to globalization? and, does globalization indicate a secular era or the ressurgence of religion?,

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