SterlingClear evidence. Sound policy.

Research

Research areas

The areas our research team works on.

01

Ideologies and political Islam

02

Organisations and networks

03

Online extremism

04

Education, charities and civil society safeguards

05

Policy and legislation (comparative)

How we work

  • We distinguish Islam the faith, Muslims as people, and Islamism as ideology and organisation.
  • We state what an instrument does and does not do, and declare uncertainty and evidence gaps.
  • Every factual claim is referenced.

Output formats

Policy paper
Full analysis, options appraisal, reference list.
Ministerial briefing
Situation, options and risks in a few pages.
Parliamentary note
Short notes ahead of debates and committee inquiries.