Geopolitics and Muslim-Majority States

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the geopolitical realities shaping Muslim-majority nations. Moving beyond simplified narratives, it examines how political systems, religious ideas, economic resources and global power relations influence contemporary political life. Drawing on comparative experiences from the Middle East, Africa and Asia, the book explores constitutional diversity, secularism, ideological divisions, strategic waterways, regional conflicts and proxy warfare. At its core is a five-layer analytical framework that explains how constitutional environments, geopolitical pressures, political-economic capacities, organisational dynamics and conflict exposure shape the strategies of Islamist movements. Combining historical perspectives with contemporary case studies, the book connects academic scholarship with practical geopolitical insight. It offers valuable perspectives for students, scholars, policymakers and readers seeking a deeper understanding of political Islam and the evolving position of Muslim-majority nations in global affairs.