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The article discusses the concept of identity and the various approaches to understanding it throughout history, with a focus on Dr. Hani Nasseira's perspective in his book *"Landmines of Identities: Challenges of Religion and the State in the Arab World."* He emphasizes that identity is not merely a fixed mental concept but an active force that changes with shifting historical and social conditions, influencing the formation of individuals and societies through its various struggles and challenges, such as politicization, religiosity, sectarianism, and violence. He clarifies that there are static approaches that consider identity to be unchanging, contrasted with dynamic views that see it as constantly evolving. The article offers recommendations for disarming the landmines that threaten national and Arab identity.
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