Radical pathways : understanding Muslim radicalization in Indonesia / Kumar Ramakrishna.

Includes bibliographical references (pages [267]-284) and index.

1. The Radical Pathways Framework -- 2. Inside the "Garden" of Indonesian Islam -- 3. The "Bouquet" of Darul Islam -- 4. From Haters to Killers-The Final Steps Toward Bali -- 5. Blocking Radical Pathways-Some Implications for Policy.

"Radical Pathways" by Kumar Ramakrishna; Kumar Ramakrishna is Associate Professor and Head of the Centre of Excellence for National Security at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies in Singapore. Explores two of the most crucial areas of the war on terror - why some Muslims turn to violent jihad, and that process in the world's most populous Muslim nation, Indonesia. This book tells the reasons why this island nation is a hotbed of Islamic radicalism. The recent history of terrorism in Indonesia has brought this country into the world spotlight: the Bali night club bombing by Islamists in 2002 was one of the worst terrorist attacks in history. The violence, unfortunately, continues: in 2008, radicalized Indonesian Islamic clerics have called for holy war against their compatriots who belong to the despised Ahmadiya sect (a group that believes there was another prophet after Muhammad). Written by an Indonesian native and expert in Indonesian security, "Radical Pathways" uncovers the reasons why this island nation is a hotbed of Islamic radicalism. (From Publisher's description)