Quiescent crescents: Islam in Indonesia

According to the author, in Indonesia Islam is ever-present, but it plays little role in political affairs. The two post-independence Indonesian governments, under Sukarno and Suharto, have deliberately tried to exclude Islamic influence from both domestic politics and foreign affairs. He examines t...

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Published in:Pacific research
Main Author: Tanham, George K. 1922-2003 (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Univ. 1992
In: Pacific research
Year: 1992, Volume: 5, Issue: 4, Pages: 7-9
Further subjects:B Islamische Staaten
B Islam
B Política interior
B Política exterior
B Indonesien
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Summary:According to the author, in Indonesia Islam is ever-present, but it plays little role in political affairs. The two post-independence Indonesian governments, under Sukarno and Suharto, have deliberately tried to exclude Islamic influence from both domestic politics and foreign affairs. He examines the role of Islam in this country and how the government's domestic policy toward Islam is reflected in its foreign policy. (DÜI-Sen)
ISSN:1031-9379
Contains:In: Pacific research