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Militant Islam in Southeast Asia: Crucible of Terror
Zachary Abuza
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Description for Militant Islam in Southeast Asia: Crucible of Terror
Paperback. Drawing on 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 state responses to the growing Islamic political consciousness. Num Pages: 296 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FM; 1QFM; JFSR2; JPF; JPWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 159 x 19. Weight in Grams: 399.
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. Abuza also analyzes state strategies for combating, co-opting, or coping with militant Islamist groups. A key question here is whether state actors are trying ... Read more
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. Abuza also analyzes state strategies for combating, co-opting, or coping with militant Islamist groups. A key question here is whether state actors are trying ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Lynne Rienner Publishers
Condition
New
Number of Pages
296
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO, United States
ISBN
9781588262370
SKU
V9781588262370
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About Zachary Abuza
Zachary Abuza is assistant professor of international politics at Simmons College.
Reviews for Militant Islam in Southeast Asia: Crucible of Terror
Abuza's chilling analysis explores the cultural and religious traditions and conflicts that have spawned a growing acceptance of radical ideologies and terrorist tactics in Southeast Asia; he masterfully details the origins of various terrorist cells and their connections to larger networks throughout the region and the Middle East. - Paul J. Smith ""Showing an astonishing persistence in tying together the ... Read more