Future of Islamism Survey

Leading scholars of Islamist movements responded to questions on the future of Islamism, in a survey conducted by our Rethinking Political Islam initiative. See their responses − and the reasoning behind them − summarized in this series.

A Rohingya refugee reads the Quran during sunrise in Balukhali refugee camp near Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, October 26, 2017. REUTERS/Hannah McKay - RC1E91534850

Society & Culture How much does scripture influence the political behavior of Islamists?

Shadi Hamid

January 24, 2018

A Jordanian woman casts her ballot for municipal elections at a polling station in Amman August 27, 2013. The Muslim Brotherhood, the main opposition party, is boycotting the polls. REUTERS/Muhammad Hammad (JORDAN - Tags: ELECTIONS POLITICS) - GM1E98S00ST01

U.S. Government & Politics By 2020, will more or fewer Islamist groups participate in elections in the Middle East compared to today?

Shadi Hamid

January 4, 2018

Society & Culture How likely is a significant split within the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood by 2020?

Shadi Hamid, William McCants

August 22, 2017

Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi (R) and Rached Ghannouchi, leader of the Islamist Ennahda movement, gesture during the congress of the Ennahda Movement in Tunis,Tunisia May 20, 2016. REUTERS/Zoubeir Souissi - RTSF8BP

Middle East & North Africa How likely is it that an Islamist group will govern in the Middle East before 2020?

Shadi Hamid, William McCants

August 2, 2017

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