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Is Indonesia’s 'pious democracy' safe from Islamic extremism?

  • Written by Jeremy Menchik, Assistant Professor of International Relations, Boston University
imageSupporters of Jakarta's former Governor Basuki 'Ahok' Tjahaja Purnama.AP Photo/Dita Alangkara

In May, the governor of Jakarta, Indonesia – a Christian – was convicted for blasphemy against religion and sentenced to two years in prison.

The conviction has shocked observers around the globe. Since the country’s democratic transition...

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