学术文章

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Author: Yahya Alshamy
Traditionally, Saudi Arabia has been characterized as a quintessential rentier state, reliant on natural resource rents to sustain its economy, fund its welfare system, and maintain political stability. Previous rentier state literature studying the Gulf has emphasized Saudi Arabia’s dependence on oil income, which allowed it to function with minimal taxation and limited economic diversification. However, since the launch of Vision 2030 in 2016, Saudi Arabia has embarked on a large-scale governmental program of reform aimed at diversifying its economy, reducing dependence on oil, promoting private sector growth and foreign investment, and restructuring the labor f

Number: 22/23
Author: Solaiman al-Theeb
These inscriptions were carved into the northern face of Mount Saq, which stands 220 meters high, located in the western part of Wadi Al-Qura, extending approximately two kilometers from north to south. It is located three kilometers from the current archaeological site of Dadan. Notably, the site is just one kilometer north of the well-known site “Um Daraj,” where numerous religious artifacts and statues of various sizes and shapes—over three thousand statues, most of which bear late Dadanite inscriptions—have been uncovered. Interestingly, Um Daraj is located north of Wadi Saq, while our site lies to the south.

Number: 19/20
Author: Yahya Alshamy
This paper examines Western conservative and traditionalist critiques of intellectuals, focusing on Friedrich Hayek, Thomas Sowell, Roger Scruton, and Patrick Deneen. Since modernity, intellectuals have played an increasingly significant role in shaping social and political life, often driving ideological change. Their influence, particularly in advancing leftist ideas, has made them a focal point of criticism from conservatives and traditionalists, who argue that intellectuals undermine traditional institutions and promote unrealistic policies. This paper analyzes and compares the critiques of these four thinkers, highlighting their epistemic, pragmatic, and ideologica

Number: 73
Author: فرانشيسكو كالزولايو
宰相兼学者拉希德丁·哈姆达尼(卒于1318年)是伊斯兰学术史上的杰出人物。他的学术成就横跨多个领域,在深度、复杂度及影响力方面可与最负盛名的伊斯兰思想家相媲美。然而,相较于他的重要地位,关于他的研究却相对有限。近年来,这一情况有所改观,研究他在多个重要领域思想贡献的学术专著出版问世。然而,迄今为止,关于他最具原创性的研究领域之一的中国研究的学术探讨仍十分稀缺,尤其是在地理、历史(古代及当代)、制度体系及主要文化成就

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Author: د. مارك ثومبسون و نايف الحارثي
金融素养是指具备基于理性判断作出财务决策的能力。因此,具备金融素养的个人能够树立健康的金钱观。本文探讨了沙特青年对金融素养重要性的认知程度,以及他们是否掌握了必要的知识以进行有效的金融决策。此外,本文还陈述了当代沙特青年的理财习惯,以分析影响他们储蓄和消费行为的因素或群体。总体而言,本文通过统计数据、文化特征及个体经验,深入研究沙特年轻一代对金融素养的认知程度。

Number: 18
Author: علي مزيان
本文试图探讨阿拉伯历史认识论,着重研究能够揭示阿拉伯历史学初步认识历史认知论重要性的切入点,摆脱传统路径的限制。这些传统路径往往致力于定义认识论的基本要素及其理论基础,或是追溯历史的定义及其概念演变。然而,这种研究方式并不符合阿拉伯历史认识论本身的认知论逻辑。在阿拉伯-伊斯兰学术体系中,认识论并未形成足够的学术积累以构建完整的、可被称为“认知论”的知识体系,更不用说在历史学领域内的发展。因此,本文重点探讨阿拉伯世界对于历史认识

Number: 17
Author: بريت بودن
近年来关于建立新的文明标准的呼声促生了《文明帝国》一书,以期为我们时而混乱的世界带来秩序。意见领袖们列举了它可能为全球人类带来的诸多益处。然而,他们却很少考虑此举可能带来的负面影响。这种忽视尤为令人不安,因为“文明”这一话语本身承载着厚重的历史包袱。“911”恐怖袭击事件发生后,全球掀起反恐战争的浪潮,当时世界上最有权势的人即美国总统乔治·W·布什将其定义为一场&ld

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Author: المحرر: د. محمد السبيطلي
本期《非洲追踪》收录文章涉及非洲大陆的文化、地缘政治和经济问题,如阿拉伯世界与撒哈拉以南非洲国家的文化和语言交互,中国在非洲的科技优势,以及部分非洲国家加入金砖组织的重要性。
此外,本期报告还探讨了非洲之角地区的局势变化,并对美国新政府政策将对地区造成的影响进行了前瞻性分析。

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Author: د. مارك ثومبسون ونايف الحارثي
朝觐是穆斯林前往圣城麦加的宗教旅程,每位成年穆斯林在一生中至少须完成一次。自离家进行朝觐直至返回的整个期间都处于朝觐状态,此时他被视为真主的客人。所有穆斯林都向往朝觐,因为它能带来精神洗涤和心灵重塑。完成朝觐常被形容为一种深刻的转变经历,或按流行说法被称为“一生的旅程”。事实上,朝觐的意义、规模及其强度无论如何形容都不为过。这是一次深刻的“身临其境”的精神与人性体验,对

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Author: مارك لافيرن
本文通过比较分析,对红海南部两岸的局势进行探讨。首先概述了该地区的自然环境,当地有高耸的山脉,两侧沿海地区干旱缺水。索马里和也门成为地方势力角逐的战场,这些势力包括基于部落关系的传统势力和被归类为恐怖分子的新派系,后者以青年党、胡塞武装等各类伊斯兰身份进行活动。
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