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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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Published in:Smithsonian Vol. 41; no. 1; pp. 46 - 55
Main Author: Lamb, David
Format: Article
Published: Smithsonian Magazine Apr2010
Subjects:
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
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
Summary: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.