After the fall of President Soeharto, there have been heightened attempts by certain groups of muslims to have shari'a (islamic law) implemented by the state. Even though this burning issue is not new, it has further divided Indonesia Muslims. The introduction of islamic law would also affect the future of multi-cultural and multi-religious Indonesia. So far, however, the introduction of shari'…
This new edition of An Introduction to Middle East Politics continues to provide an expansive survey of Middle East politics, thoroughly revised and restructured in response to events currently taking place. Written in a lively and accessible manner, MacQueen takes students on a tour of the region’s modern political history up to the present, clearly signposting key events and issues. Prov…