Islam in Indonesia had always been portrayed as a tolerant and moderate force. After the tragic event of September 11, and more so after the terrorist attacks on Bali Island on October 12, 2002, such depiction of Indonesia’s Islam began to be questioned. Dr. Rizal Sukma will examine Indonesia’s responses to the growing threat of terrorism – both at the national and regional level – within the context of the country’s domestic politics. He will attempt to explain Indonesia’s attitudes towards the problem before and after the Bali bombing, and discuss its role in the war against terrorism in Southeast Asia.

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Dr. Rizal Sukma
Director of Studies
Center for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta

Discussants:
Dr. Osman Bakar
Malaysia Chair of Islam in SE Asia
Georgetown University

Mr. Daniel Benjamin
Senior Fellow
CSIS

Moderator
Dr. G. John Ikenberry
Peter F. Krogh Professor of Global Justice
Georgetown University

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