Routledge Politics of Religion in South and Southeast Asia - Routledge

Explore the increasing role of religion in contemporary politics through this comprehensive comparative study. The Politics of Religion in South and Southeast Asia examines how religious movements shape governance, democracy, and national identity across India, Pakistan, Indonesia, and neighbouring regions. This volume challenges conventional modernist notions of secularism by investigating how societies return to indigenous ideologies and authentic models of state building. Part of the Routledge Contemporary Asia Series, this scholarly work analyses the political consequences of religious resurgence, offering essential insights into how faith-based politics influences policy, citizenship, and international relations in one of the world's most religiously diverse regions. Ideal for academics, students, and professionals studying Asian politics, religious movements, comparative governance, and the intersection of culture and statecraft.