Such attitudes were still evident in the independence movements that exploded after the surrender of the Japanese, who occupied most of Southeast Asia between 1942 and 1945. The end of World War II ...

The modern borders created by colonial powers—for instance ... minded Muslims were often impatient with rural communities or “traditionalists” who maintained older pre-Islamic customs. Europeans ...

This course looks at Indonesia, Malaysia,and the Philippines from the colonial period to the present day. It focuses on Islam, state and conflict, starting with a broader discussion of the ...

Thailand, Southeast Asia's second largest economy ... around four million shy of its pre-pandemic high in 2019, according to the Ministry of Sports and Tourism. China has reclaimed its position ...