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In Islam, Authoritarianism, and Underdevelopment, Ahmet T. Kuru argues that Muslims were philosophically and socioeconomically more developed than Western Europeans between the 9th to twelfth centuries. So, why do Muslim-majority countries now exhibit high levels of authoritarianism and low levels of socio-economic development in comparison to world averages? Ahmet speaks to Janet Steele about how historical explanations link to contemporary politics. (This program is presented in English and pre-recorded) Supported by Embassy of the United States Dalam Islam, Otoritarianisme, dan Keterbelakangan, Ahmet T. Kuru berpendapat bahwa umat Islam secara filosofis dan sosial ekonomi lebih berkembang daripada orang Eropa Barat antara abad ke-9 hingga ke-12. Jadi, mengapa negara-negara mayoritas Muslim menunjukkan tingkat otoritarianisme yang tinggi dan tingkat pembangunan sosial ekonomi yang rendah dibandingkan dengan rata-rata dunia? Bergabunglah dengannya saat ia menjelaskan bagaimana penjelasan sejarah terkait dengan politik kontemporer. (Program ini dipersembahkan dalam Bahasa Inggris sudah direkam sebelumnya) Didukung oleh Embassy of the United States

Membaca Indonesia Kontemporer (MIKo), The Sixth Discussion Series Islam Democracy and The Pandemic In his recently published book Islam, Authoritarianism and Underdevolopment (2019), Ahmet T. Kuru argued that the rise and fall of civilizations are shaped by the driving force and containment of intellectuals and the bourgeoisie. He linked, in different historical situatedness across distinctive civilizations, the alliance between factions within the elite and military with the role of the church and clerics in broader political and social changes. How can we reflect on these arguments in relation to Indonesia’s democratic developments? Prof. Ahmet Kuru, Porteus Professor, San Diego State University and Visiting Professor at Faculty of Social Sciences, the Indonesian International Islamic University would discuss that issue with our co-host Dr. Inaya Rakhmani, Director of The Asia Research Centre, Universitas Indonesia. The discussion was held on Saturday, 16th of October, 2021 at 09.00-11.00 Western Indonesia Times or Friday, 15th of October at 7-9 pm Pacific Day Time.