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How the world's biggest Islamic organization drives religious reform in Indonesia – and seeks to influence the Muslim world

  • Written by Ahmet T. Kuru, Professor of Political Science, San Diego State University
How the world's biggest Islamic organization drives religious reform in Indonesia – and seeks to influence the Muslim worldA gathering during the 73rd anniversary of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), in Jakarta, Indonesia in 2019.Eko Siswono Toyudho/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images

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