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  "path": "/2026/03/the-exploitation-of-religious-festivals-in-contemporary-geopolitical-conflict-when-faith-becomes-a-weapon/",
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    "Asia",
    "International issues",
    "Opinions",
    "Original content",
    "Politics",
    "Eid",
    "faith",
    "geopolitical conflicts",
    "India",
    "Islamic Oppression",
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  "textContent": "by Staikou Dimitra Religious festivals have traditionally been moments of reflection, unity, and collective identity. Yet in fragile and conflict-prone regions, these same moments can be redefined to serve far more dangerous agendas. As Noam Chomsky has noted, “We think…\n\nPressenza IPA",
  "title": "The Exploitation of Religious Festivals in Contemporary Geopolitical Conflict -When Faith Becomes a Weapon"
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