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Podcast: Middle East Dossier
Episode: [Book Talk] Saudi Arabia and Indonesian Networks: Migration, Education and Islam
Description: What is the relationship between Saudi Arabia and Indonesia? For centuries, Indonesians have travelled to Saudi Arabia and been deeply involved in education, scholarship and the creation of centers for Islamic learning in the country. Yet, the impact of this migration has not been the focus of scholarly research and little is known about the important intellectual connections that currently exist.
This book examines Indonesian educational migrants and intellectual travellers in Saudi Arabia including students, researchers, teachers and scholars to provide a unique portrait of the religious and intellectual linkages between the two countries. Based on in-depth i...