Majority Religions and Strategic Power
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Christian and Islamic Sectarian Composition and Nuclear Capabilities
1. Introduction Christianity and Islam are the world’s largest religions, with approximately 2.4 billion and 1.9 billion adherents, respectively (Pew Research Center, 2015). Both are divided into major denominational or sectarian groups, shaping the religious and geopolitical landscapes of Christian- and Muslim-majority countries. This report addresses the following: (1) the…
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Secular Countries
1. Introduction The concept of secularism is foundational in modern political theory, referring to the separation of religious institutions from state institutions. Secular countries uphold this principle to varying degrees, ensuring freedom of religion while preventing the establishment of an official state religion. This article examines the definition, typology, historical…
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Muslim-Majority Countries
Population, and Nuclear Capabilities: An Academic Analysis 1. Introduction Islam is the world’s second-largest religion, with approximately 1.9 billion adherents, representing about 25% of the global population (Pew Research Center, 2015). Muslim-majority countries span diverse regions, including the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. This article analyses…
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Christian-Majority Countries
Christian Denominational Groups, Population, Countries, and Nuclear Capabilities: An Academic Analysis 1. Introduction Christianity, with approximately 2.4 billion adherents, is the world’s largest religion, constituting about 31% of the global population (Pew Research Center, 2015). Its influence spans religious, cultural, and geopolitical domains, particularly in countries where it predominates. This…
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Buddhist-Majority Countries
Buddhist Denominational Groups, Population, Countries, and Nuclear Capabilities: An Academic Analysis 1. Introduction Buddhism, with approximately 520 million adherents, represents about 7% of the global population and is a major world religion with significant influence in Asia (Pew Research Center, 2015). This report examines Buddhism through four key dimensions: (1)…
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Hindu-Majority Countries
Hindu Denominational Groups, Population, Countries, and Nuclear Capabilities: An Academic Analysis 1. Introduction Hinduism, with approximately 1.2 billion adherents, is one of the world’s major religions, representing about 15% of the global population (Pew Research Center, 2015). Predominantly practiced in South Asia, Hinduism influences cultural, social, and geopolitical dynamics in…
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Comparative Analysis of Christian-Majority and Muslim-Majority Countries
Denominational/Sectarian Groups, Population, Countries, Nuclear Capabilities, and Regional Influence 1. Introduction Christianity and Islam, with approximately 2.4 billion and 1.9 billion adherents respectively, are the world’s largest religions, shaping cultural identities and geopolitical strategies across diverse regions (Pew Research Center, 2015). This report compares Christian-majority and Muslim-majority countries across five…
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Comparative Analysis of Hindu and Buddhist Countries
Denominational Groups, Population, Countries, and Nuclear Capabilities 1. Introduction Hinduism and Buddhism, with approximately 1.2 billion and 520 million adherents respectively, are two of the world’s major spiritual traditions, originating in South Asia and exerting significant cultural and geopolitical influence (Pew Research Center, 2015). This report compares Hinduism and Buddhism…
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Comparative Analysis of Muslim-Majority and Hindu-Majority Countries
Sectarian/Denominational Groups, Population, Countries, and Nuclear Capabilities 1. Introduction Islam and Hinduism, with approximately 1.9 billion and 1.2 billion adherents respectively, are two of the world’s major religions, shaping cultural and geopolitical landscapes in their respective regions (Pew Research Center, 2015). This report compares Muslim-majority countries and Hindu-majority countries across…
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Comparative Analysis of Christian-Majority and Buddhist-Majority Countries
Denominational Groups, Population, Countries, and Nuclear Capabilities 1. Introduction Christianity and Buddhism, with approximately 2.4 billion and 520 million adherents respectively, are two of the world’s major spiritual traditions, shaping cultural and geopolitical landscapes across diverse regions (Pew Research Center, 2015). This report compares Christian-majority countries and Buddhist-majority countries across…
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Comparative Analysis of Christian-Majority and Hindu-Majority Countries
Denominational Groups, Population, Countries, and Nuclear Capabilities 1. Introduction Christianity and Hinduism, with approximately 2.4 billion and 1.2 billion adherents respectively, are two of the world’s major religions, shaping cultural and geopolitical landscapes across diverse regions (Pew Research Center, 2015). This report compares Christian-majority countries and Hindu-majority countries across four…
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Comparative Analysis of Muslim-Majority and Buddhist-Majority Countries
Sectarian/Denominational Groups, Population, Countries, and Nuclear Capabilities 1. Introduction Islam and Buddhism, with approximately 1.9 billion and 520 million adherents respectively, are major world religions with significant cultural and geopolitical influence, particularly in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East for Islam, and Asia for Buddhism (Pew Research Center, 2015). This…