Militant Islam In Southeast Asia. Crucible Of Terror

Cover Type: Softcover
Book Condition: Fine
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: Lynne Rienner
Publisher Place: Boulder
Publisher Year: 2003
Edition: First Edition

Description: 281 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in Fine condition throughout.

Publishers 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-Qaidas 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 to resolve the root causes of Muslim disaffection - or merely using the "war on terrorism" to suppress the symptoms.

ISBN: 9781588262370