Topical, in view of current political need to understand both contemporary Islam and its history
Should be read by students, scholars and practitioners of International Relations and Middle East Politics
'This short, yet ambitious study by a Muslim scholar departs to a large extent from the bulk of the literature of its type ... the author has a passionate style, with not infrequent wit and flair.' - International Affairs
'A significant contribution to the prevalent literature on Islam in the area of International Relations ... pioneering research that maintains an impressive balance between both theory and praxis and knowledge of international relations and Islamic studies.' - Muslim World Book Review
'This book contains a wealth of information on diverse areas of Islamic politics which the author knows how to convey in accessible, even entertaining language, despite the scientific terminology of the subject matter - a rare accomplishment in this field.' - Rezensionen
'This short, yet ambitious study by a Muslim scholar departs to a large extent from the bulk of the literature of its type ... the author has a passionate style, with not infrequent wit and flair.' - International Affairs
'A significant contribution to the prevalent literature on Islam in the area of International Relations.' - Muslim World Book Review
Foreword Acknowledgements 1. Introductory Remarks: The Transcendental Ontology of the OIC 2. The Pan-Islamic Paradigm: Adjusting to the post-Caliphatic Order 2.1 Statement of Intention and Methodological Orientation 2.2 The Trans-Islamic Umma: Political Taxonomy and Epistemic Community 2.3 The Organization of the Islamic Conference: Catalyst, Conception, Inception 2.4 The Charter of the Islamic Conference: Etatism as Fait Accompli 3. A Geo-Political Genealogy of the OIC: The Secular Rationale 3.1 Statement of Intention and Methodological Orientation 3.2 The OIC and Saudi Foreign Policy: Depoliticizing International Islam 3.3 The OIC and Iranian Foreign Policy: Unilateral Multilateralism 3.4 The OIC and Pakistani Foreign Policy: The search for security 3.5 Comparitive Evaluation: A Triangle of Neutralization 4. Self-Identity in Foreign Policy: Bringing Islam Back In 4.1 Statement of Intention and Methodological Orientation 4.2 The Clash of Civilization: Reinventing Geo Culturalism 4.3 Rhetorical Islam: The Dialectics of Rationale and Discourse 4.4 Post modern Pan-Islamism: The Synthesisof Rationality and Aspirationality 5. Concluding Reflections: A Mighty Myth-Rise, Demise and Resurrection 6. Appendix A: Member States of the OIC-Territory, Demography, Economy 7. Appendix B: The Institutional Structure of the OIC-A Comprehensive Listing 8. Appendix C: The Triangle of Neutralization: A Schematic Overview 9. Select Bibliography