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Podcast: The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer
Episode: Indonesia potentially set to take on China and claim leadership of moderate Islam
Description: President Joko Widodo’s recent cabinet reshuffle suggests that Indonesia may adopt a more critical attitude towards China and reinforce government support for efforts by Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), the world’s largest Muslim movement, to reform Islam and position the Southeast Asian state as a key player in a battle with Middle Eastern rivals for the soul of Islam.