This book explores the political and ideological motivations behind the formation of the Nahdlatul Ulama-affiliated political party, and Abdurrahman Wahid's rise to the Presidency of Indonesia after having led NU for 15 years away from formal politics. It sheds light on the complex and historical rivalries within Islam in Indonesia, and how those relationships inform and explain political alliances and manoeuvres in contemporary Indonesia.
- ISBN13 9789812308764
- Publish Date 30 September 2009 (first published 18 March 2009)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country SG
- Imprint Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 256
- Language English