Militant Islam in Southeast Asia
Subtitle: Crucible of Terror
Publisher: Lynne Rienner Publishers
Published: September 2003
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 281
ISBN-13: 9781588262127
Subjects: Islamic Studies; Political ideologies; Terrorism, freedom fighters, armed struggle; War on Terrorism, 2001-; Politics - Current Events; Political Science; Politics / Current Events; Terrorism; Politics/International Relations; Islamic countries; South East Asia; Islam and terrorism; Political Freedom & Security - Terrorism; Asia, Southeastern; Islam; Qaida (Organization); Religious aspects
Description: "Islamic extremism in Southeast Asia has moved beyond a matter of local concern to one of global significance - as the events of the past decade have so clearly demonstrated. Drawing on intensive on-the-ground investigation and interviews with key militants, Zachary Abuza explains the emergence of radical Islamist groups in the region, examines Al-Qaida's role as organizational catalyst, and explores individual and multilateral state responses to the growing - and increasingly violent - Islamic political consciousness."--Jacket.