Foreign Policy of an Islamic State

Foreign Policy of an Islamic State

The conduct of foreign relations reflects a state’s moral and ideological foundations. Foreign Policy of an Islamic State explores how Islamic principles inform engagement with the international system.

About the Book Foreign Policy of an Islamic State examines the theoretical and practical foundations of foreign policy within an Islamic framework. The book addresses principles such as justice, independence, non-oppression, and ethical responsibility in international relations. It explores how Islamic teachings shape diplomacy, alliances, conflict, and cooperation, while also engaging with modern state structures and global institutions. Rather than rejecting international norms outright, the book evaluates how Islamic values interact with contemporary global politics.

What You Will Discover

• Core Islamic principles guiding foreign policy behavior.
• Differences between Islamic and purely realist approaches to diplomacy.
• Ethical constraints on power, conflict, and alliance formation.
• Challenges faced by Islamic states in the modern international system.

About the Author The author writes from a perspective informed by Islamic political thought and international relations, aiming to bridge normative principles with practical policy concerns.

Who Is This Book For? This book is for readers interested in Islamic governance, international relations, political ethics, and alternative frameworks for foreign policy analysis.