Launched 2026 · Policy research on political Islam and extremism in the West
Clear evidence.
Sound policy.
Sterling publishes research and policy analysis on Islamism and extremism in Western societies, for governments, parliaments and public bodies. Work is produced and credited collectively by our research team.
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Measured
We state what the evidence shows and how strong it is.
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Precise
We distinguish Islam the faith, Muslims as people, and Islamism as ideology and organisation.
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Useful
Every output ends with implications or options for policymakers.
Each paper will set out its sources and methods so that readers can check our work, and will end with options for policymakers.
State what an instrument does and does not do. Declare uncertainty and evidence gaps.
From our house rules for research