Review Article: Two Recent Volumes on Islam and Politics in Southeast Asia (original) (raw)

This review article evaluates two recent volumes on the interplay between Islam and politics in Southeast Asia. It highlights the diverse scholarly insights presented in the respective chapters, discussing the complexities of state strategies, community dynamics, and the impact of religion on social and political structures. While commending certain contributions for their depth, the review critiques an overemphasis on elite perspectives and the need for a more grounded methodological approach to understand the broader societal implications of Islam's role in politics.