Declining support for Islamist Parties: Exploring the Indonesian ‘Paradox’

Surveys and recent political developments in Indonesia have pointed to the rising influence of conservative and radical Islam in the country. Yet, the support for Islamist political parties in the April 9 elections has been limited. How does one make sense of this seeming paradox and what does it im...

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Main Authors: Tuty Raihanah Mostarom, Vidia Arianti
Other Authors: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Format: Commentary
Language:English
Published: 2016
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/82470
http://hdl.handle.net/10220/40062
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Language: English
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Summary:Surveys and recent political developments in Indonesia have pointed to the rising influence of conservative and radical Islam in the country. Yet, the support for Islamist political parties in the April 9 elections has been limited. How does one make sense of this seeming paradox and what does it imply for the future of Islamism in Indonesia?