Youth, Education, and Islamic Radicalism

Mun'im Sirry provides a groundbreaking analysis of religious intolerance and radicalization within the educational systems of modern Indonesia. In Youth, Education, and Islamic Radicalism, Volume 1, the author examines how high school and university students navigate extremist ideologies amidst rising religious conservatism. This political science study investigates the complex roots of radicalization in one of the world's most diverse nations, questioning the common assumption that religious radicalism is always directly linked to terrorism.

This scholarly work in Southeast Asian history and political ideologies explores why certain educated youths adopt radical views while others do not. By analyzing the intersection of religion and politics, Youth, Education, and Islamic Radicalism, Volume 1, addresses whether universities act as hubs for recruitment or if other social factors are at play. The text offers nuanced insights into the processes of both radicalization and deradicalization among young Indonesians.