Asset Publisher

International Reports

Islamic Parties and Democracy in Indonesia

by Philipp Müller, Dr. Jan Woischnik

Insights from the World’s largest Muslim Country

Indonesia’s example makes it clear that political Islam in the form of parties based on Islamic values and goals does not automatically equate to radicalism, fanaticism and antidemocratic politics. Islamic parties do have the potential to transform, slowly but surely, into democracy-friendly political actors and assume responsibility in democratic institutions.

Asset Publisher

comment-portlet

Asset Publisher