Understanding and Engaging the Muslims of the Southern Philippines

Diana Dunham-Scott

ResearchPublished Aug 10, 2012

This dissertation is based on field work conducted in the southern Philippines to explore and compare how members of the US military, Philippine military and police, and populace of Mindanao understand Islamic beliefs and values, using anthropological research methods. This will shed light on the degree to which the task force shares an understanding of the local culture with its partners and populace and where any divergence of understanding may lie. This will better enable USG personnel to discern the cultural implications when engaging Muslim populations in the Southern Philippines during irregular warfare or security assistance activities and inform capacity-building, development and diplomatic efforts.

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  • Year: 2012
  • Pages: 206
  • Document Number: RGSD-301

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Dunham-Scott, Diana, Understanding and Engaging the Muslims of the Southern Philippines. Santa Monica, CA: RAND Corporation, 2012. https://www.rand.org/pubs/rgs_dissertations/RGSD301.html.
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