Islamic countries

Islamic countries are one of the numerous focuses of Think tanks in the world.

The study of Islamic countries as a critical priority for think tanks worldwide

The study of Islamic countries has emerged as a critical priority for think tanks worldwide, driven by the geopolitical significance of Muslim-majority states, demographic shifts, and evolving security paradigms.

Think thanks' Objectives in Islamic Countries

These nations—spanning the Middle East, North Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Sahel—represent 24% of the global population and control 60% of proven oil reserves, making them indispensable to discussions about energy security, counterterrorism, and cultural diplomacy. Contemporary think tank research on Islamic countries clusters around three axes: (1) decoding the interplay between Islamic governance models and modernization agendas; (2) analyzing the socioeconomic impacts of youth bulges in populations where 40% are under 25; and (3) mapping the geopolitical consequences of intra-Islamic alliances and rivalries.

The Wikivahdat entry "Islamic Countries as a Strategic Focus in Global Think Tank Research" examines how global and regional think tanks frame these issues, the methodologies they employ, and their influence on international policymaking toward Islamic states.