Islamist parties and power in democratic nation-states : a comparative analysis of six muslim-majority countries / Ihsan Yilmaz and Syaza Shukri.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Islamist Parties Operating in Democracies -- The Book’s Central Research Endeavour -- Case Selection -- Structure of the Book -- References -- Islam and Politics in Democratic Muslim-Majority Countries -- Introduction -- Islamism -- Islamist Mobilization -- Pragmatism or Majoritarianism -- Policy Choices of Islamists -- Conclusion -- References -- Seven Decades of PAS in Malaysian Politics -- Introduction -- Historical Background -- Power Dynamics -- Relations to Democracy -- Populism and Relations with Minorities -- Economy -- Foreign Policy -- Response to a Crisis: COVID- Politics -- Conclusion -- References -- PKS in Indonesia’s Multiparty System -- Introduction -- Historical Background -- Power Dynamics -- Relations to Democracy -- Populism and Relations with Minorities -- Economy -- Foreign Policy -- Response to a Crisis: Covid- Politics -- Conclusion -- References -- A Faithful Force: Jamaat-E-Islami and Islamist Politics in Pakistan -- Introduction -- Historical Background -- Power Dynamics -- Relationship with Democracy -- Populism and Relations with Minorities -- Economy -- Foreign Policy -- Response to a Crisis: COVID- Politics -- Conclusion -- References -- Islamist PJD and the Monarchy in Morocco -- Introduction -- Historical Background -- Power Dynamics -- Relations to Democracy -- Populism and Relations with Minorities -- Economy -- Foreign Policy -- Response to a Crisis: COVID- Politics -- Conclusion -- References -- Ennahda as Tunisia’s Muslim Democratic Party -- Introduction -- Historical Background -- Power Dynamics -- Relations to Democracy -- Populism and Relations with Minorities -- Economy -- Foreign Policy -- Response to a Crisis: COVID- Politics -- Conclusion -- References -- Islamist Populist AKP and Turkey’s Shift Towards Authoritarianism -- Introduction -- Historical Background -- Power Dynamics -- Relation to Democracy -- Islamist Civilizational Populism and Relations with Minorities -- Economy -- Foreign Policy -- Response to a Crisis: COVID- Politics -- Conclusion -- References -- Trajectory of Islamist Parties -- References -- Glossary -- Index.

By exploring the trajectories of Islamist parties in six diverse countries (Turkey, Morocco, Tunisia, Pakistan, Indonesia, and Malaysia), this book provides a comparative analysis of the strategies employed by Islamist groups to confront established political structures through electoral processes and their subsequent governance practices if and when they assume power. The latter aspect is less explored than the predominant focus on Islamist opposition movements. The book analyses how these Islamist political parties navigate and negotiate with oppositional forces and establishments, concisely discussing the complex dynamics at play within each country. The book also bridges the gap between North Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Asia Minor, providing a comparative analysis across regions. Primarily serving as an introductory text to the subject of Islamist parties, the book functions as a comprehensive reader and handbook. Each chapter covers a range of key issues and themes relevant to the governance and political activities of the Islamist party of the country studied in the chapter, offering a general overview of Islamist party experiences across various themes and different historical periods.