A new form of Islamic populism in Indonesia and other parts of the Muslim world articulates the rising ambitions and growing frustrations and anxieties of urban middle classes, urban poor and the periphery of the bourgeoisie, by aiming to provide access to power and tangible resources to an ummah conceived to be both downtrodden and homogeneous.

Author Archives: Chuan Ming Ong
Chuan Ming Ong is an editorial illustrator based in The Hague, The Netherlands. His clients include such publications as the LA Times and The Japan Times. When not at the drawing table you can usually find him engrossed in history books and drinking coffee. You can find more of his work at www.chuanmingart.com or instagram @chuanming_ong.