Organisation of Islamic Democracies

[Ali_Baba]

Is it time to replace the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation(OIC) with the "Organisation of Islamic Democracies (OID)". Does Democracy offer the route by which a collective grouping can be formed to represent the affairs of Islamic Countries on the global stage.

The core of the OIC is goverened by tyrannical monarchies with power distributed by patronage like SA, UAE etc. How can such a construct form the basis by which countries, and organisations can listen to and respond to the needs of its people if democracy is not at its core? Where reason, and debate and concensus form the decision making process?

Would "Organisation of Islamic Democracies (OID)" carry more political weight given its under-pinning of democracy, rather than the toxic brand of tyrannical monarchy based patronage?

The recent UAE - Israel deal, which is most likely opposed by 99% of its people, shows that democracy may the tool by which we bring the Islamic world out of its darkness?

 

[Kompromat]

It is time to stop chasing after the OIC and develop independent, strong bilateral relationships with the Muslim countries. Focus on trade, economy and military ties and treat them one by one. Just like China does.

 

[graphican]

I do not support sidelining monarch, especially Arab and name this organisation which will create a divide between Democracies and Kingships.

If the new Islamic block is created, it must be capable to include everyone.

 

[Khaliq Kashmiri]

Islamic countries and socialists countries led by China and Russia should form an alliance to form a new block to fight against oppressive countries which enjoy predominant power in UN. UN and OIC are basically failed institutions. Just to form a group of Islamic countries is not good enough in this multi dimensional world.

 

[Max]

Is it time to replace the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation(OIC) with the "Organisation of Islamic Democracies (OID)". Does Democracy offer the route by which a collective grouping can be formed to represent the affairs of Islamic Countries on the global stage.

The core of the OIC is governed by tyrannical monarchies with power distributed by patronage like SA, UAE etc. How can such a construct form the basis by which countries, and organisations can listen to and respond to the needs of its people if democracy is not at its core? Where reason, and debate and consensus form the decision making process?

Would "Organisation of Islamic Democracies (OID)" carry more political weight given its under-pinning of democracy, rather than the toxic brand of tyrannical monarchy based patronage?

The recent UAE - Israel deal, which is most likely opposed by 99% of its people, shows that democracy may the tool by which we bring the Islamic world out of its darkness?

i agree with you but Pakistan's immediate interest should be managing its relationship with all while gaining fast paced economic growth not promoting democracy in barbarian lands.

 

[Kambojaric]

I do not support sidelining monarch, especially Arab and name this organisation which will create a divide between Democracies and Kingships.

If the new Islamic block is created, it must be capable to include everyone.

I get your point and the OPs. it is little coincidence that the countries most concerned with Pan-Islamic causes tend to be in some shape or form democracies. Democratically elected governments will inevitably try to reflect public opinion more as re-election is always on their agenda. Egypt under Morsi was a prime example. He started putting pressure on Israel and increased aid and support to Gaza. Under Sisi however there has been a reversal of the Morsi era policies. especially with regards to Israel.

Ideally all countries should be courted regardless of political system but it is also increasingly becoming evident that countries like Malaysia and Turkey are much more likely to stand with Pakistan than an authoritarian monarchy like the UAE. A potential loophole in the "democracy" grouping of the OP is that consitutional monarchies like the UK and Sweden are also democracies. Kuwait for example is among the more progressive monarchies in the Gulf region and ranks above the neighboring "democratic" state of Iraq in the Economists Democracy Index. It seems like the Saudis under MBS are also trying to at least put up more of a façade of public accountability.

 

[Indos]

No need to divide Islamic world. It will be a regression if we do that. Just improve relation between Democratic Muslim countries and if it is needed make some kind of political block inside OIC. From there we can control OIC better.