Influential Muslim Power in the 21st Century: Beyond the Gulf - Emerging Blocs -Book 2: Book 2 -Beyond the Gulf - Emerging Blocs- (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781764119627)

The Muslim world in 2025 presents a multifaceted and rapidly changing landscape. This book comprehensively analyses influential Muslim-majority and Muslim-minority countries, examining their historical evolution, political systems, economic development, military capabilities, technological advancements, and global roles. The study focuses on Egypt, Türkiye, Pakistan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nigeria, Iran, and Bangladesh, representing a diverse spectrum of geopolitical contexts and internal dynamics.

The selection of these countries reflects their significant weight in global affairs and the vast array of challenges and opportunities they face. The book employs a comparative approach, allowing for the identification of common trends and unique national trajectories. A key theme is the complex relationship between religious identity and political stability, exploring how religious beliefs and practices intersect with political systems and societal structures.

We also examine the countries' economic development strategies, challenges related to poverty and inequality, and efforts to diversify their economies. Furthermore, the analysis sheds light on the countries' military modernisation efforts, regional security roles, and complex relationships with global powers. The rise of non-Western alliances, such as BRICS and the SCO, significantly alters the geopolitical landscape.

The book analyses how these alliances shape the foreign policy choices of the featured countries, as they navigate shifting global power dynamics and strive to safeguard their national interests. Ultimately, this study provides crucial insights into the evolving power dynamics within the Muslim world and the growing influence of these key players on the global stage, contributing to a more nuanced and informed understanding of a critical region in a rapidly transforming world.