This book is an accessible and comprehensive account of the international and global dimensions of political Islam in the twenty-first century. Drawing on insights from international relations, comparative politics and Islamic studies, it explains the complex interaction between political Islam, nationalism, and globalization and demonstrates how this transcends any simplified model of a ‘‘clash of civilizations.’’ The book illuminates the theory with a number of detailed case studies of the Arab Middle East, Central and South Asia, Southeast Asia and Islam in Europe and North America. It also provides a detailed account of Al-Qaeda as a transnational network. Subjects covered include:

- history of political Islam

- how political Islam interacts with the nation-state
    and the global economy

- the cultural and identity politics of Islam

- a wide variety of case studies

- profiles of key movements and individuals

Fully illustrated throughout, featuring maps, a glossary and suggestions for further reading, this is the ideal introduction to the crucial role of political Islam in the contemporary world.

“A well-informed account of the origins of mainstream Islamism...and the impact of globalization on Muslim politics. This is a study which sets out to transcend the ‘narrow moment’ of al-Qaeda.” - The Economist

“Nuanced, erudite and encyclopedic, Global Political Islam provides a fresh perspective on how Islamic ideas, parties and actors shape Muslim society and politics from Southeast Asia to the British Midlands. This book will impress specialists and general readers alike.”

                                            - Vali Nasr, author of The Shi’i Revival

“Global Political Islam is the best panoramic view of Muslim politics today...Mandaville effortlessly explains the complexity of Islamism.”
                                            - James Piscatori, Oxford University

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