Darul Islam’s Ongoing Appeal
August 18, 2010
Sidney Jones
Sidney Jones is senior advisor to International Crisis Group.
THE history of Darul Islam (DI) holds powerful lessons for Indonesia today—and not just about the ability of a radical movement to adapt and regenerate. It also teaches us about the cost of ignoring regional grievances; the dangers of trying to exploit Islam for political ends; the importance of cross-generational ties; and the ongoing mystique of an Islamic state.
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