Militant Islam in Southeast Asia: Crucible of Terror - Softcover

Zachary Abuza

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1588262375 ISBN 13: 9781588262370

Publisher: Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2003

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author:

Zachary Abuza is associate professor of international politics at Simmons College.

From Booklist:

The recent deadly bomb attacks against Indonesian targets frequented by Westerners make this a timely and important book. Abuza is assistant professor of international politics at Simmons College, and he has traveled widely in Southeast Asia. He disturbingly asserts that al-Qaeda has successfully expanded its influence and military striking power into this volatile region, which could have dire consequences for Western interests. Concentrating primarily on the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia, Abuza shows how al-Qaeda has capitalized on lax security, corrupt bureaucracies, and legitimate grievances of Islamic groups to bond with or sometimes completely absorb indigenous Islamic movements in these nations. Many of the homegrown Islamic militants fought against the Soviets in Afghanistan, and now thousands of young men are being educated in Islamic schools across the Middle East, where they are inculcated with a Wahhabi brand of puritanical Islam that is fanatically anti-Western. Chilling and essential reading for both professionals and general readers concerned with the ongoing struggle against terrorism. Jay Freeman
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About this edition

• Publisher: Lynne Rienner Publishers
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1588262375
• ISBN 13: 9781588262370
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 281