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.
Research axes on Islamic countries in Contemporary Think Tanks
Contemporary think tank research on Islamic countries clusters around three axes:
- decoding the interplay between Islamic governance models and modernization agendas;
- analyzing the socioeconomic impacts of youth bulges in populations where 40% are under 25; and
- 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.