Technological Power
- Digital Dominance: Control over technology, particularly in areas like artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and telecommunications, is a major source of power. The U.S. and China are currently leading in this domain.
- Cybersecurity and Data: The ability to control and protect data, as well as to conduct cyber operations, is increasingly important in an interconnected world.
- Innovation and Research: Countries and companies that lead in innovation (e.g., Silicon Valley, Chinese tech giants) gain significant economic and strategic advantages.
Invest in Education and Innovation
- Problem:
- When you violate group think, you out. Your opinion is meaningless.
- Many Muslim-majority nations lag behind in education, scientific research, and technological innovation.
- Solution:
- Prioritize education reform, focusing on critical thinking, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), and Islamic ethics.
- Establish world-class universities and research institutions to foster innovation.
- Learn from the Islamic Golden Age, when Muslims led the world in science, medicine, and philosophy, and revive that spirit of inquiry.
Empower Women and Youth
- Problem: Women and youth are often underrepresented and underutilized in many Muslim-majority societies.
- Solution:
- Ensure equal access to education and employment opportunities for women, in line with Islamic principles of equality and dignity.
- Engage youth in leadership roles and provide them with the tools to drive change.
- Encourage women’s participation in politics, science, and business.