RETURN TO INDONESIA.

The article focuses on Indonesia, particularly the author's experience reporting on the riots in Indonesia in May 1998 and returning to the country in October 2009. The author discusses the reign of President Suharto and the demographics of Indonesia, including the Muslim population and variety of e...

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Publicado en:	Smithsonian Vol. 41; no. 1; pp. 46 - 55
Autor principal:	Lamb, David
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	Smithsonian Magazine Apr2010
Materias:	History of Indonesia, 1998- Indonesia description & travel Islam Indonesian politics & government > 1966-1998 Indonesian politics & government, 1998- Soeharto, 1921-2008 Yudhoyono, Susilo Bambang, 1949- Ethnic groups Terrorism Islamic countries Population Indonesia
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Sumario:	The article focuses on Indonesia, particularly the author's experience reporting on the riots in Indonesia in May 1998 and returning to the country in October 2009. The author discusses the reign of President Suharto and the demographics of Indonesia, including the Muslim population and variety of ethnic groups. The author describes the condition of Islam in the country and instances of Islamic extremism. The election of President Yudhoyono is discussed, as well as how the country has dealt with terrorism.