political islam poses a direct threat to the stability of south-east asia group 3 anne claire...
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Political Islam poses a direct threat to the stability
of South-East Asia
Group 3
Anne Claire FlamentDaniel Ding
Mike Tsang
Michiel Mensink
Renia Lopez
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Background• Indonesia - riots, attacks on Chinese and
women, poor living conditions
• Malaysia - Islamic political party gaining power
• Philippines - terrorist kidnappings
• China - Muslim demonstrations
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Lack of unity amongst SE Asia’s Muslims
• Lack of religious leader
• Free interpretation of Koran
• Many Islamic parties
• Distrust between party leaders
• Army deeply divided over Islamic issues
DISUNITY
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• There is discrimination against non-Muslims and women
• Revival of Fundamentalism– Creating an Islam state. Muslims fight for the Jihad– Deadly riots and violence– Often backed up by terrorists– Separatist demands
INSTABILITY
Lack of unity (cont’d)
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The primary interest of Islamic political leaders is religion
• Power = reshape politics, society, economy and culture to comply with Koran
• Religious issues are given priority, to the detriment of the economic development of a country and the welfare of its people
• Lack of economic agenda
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Restrains Development• Violence predominates in Muslim society:
– Detracts domestic and foreign investors– Frightens Tourism– Slows down economic development
• Rejection of globalization and technology• Obstruct regional integration
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• Political Islam poses a direct threat to South-East Asia stability in terms of– Social issues– Political issues– Economic issues
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Questions
• How can an Islamic state be modern, democratic and competitive?
• How can an Islamic state remain united?