Episode 770 • • 1:50:13 - 1:53:58
770: Mighty Men of Valor
Indonesia Islamic Extremism, South China Sea Proxies
President Obama praised Indonesia as a "tolerant Muslim democracy," but human rights groups warn of rising Sunni extremist influence. The hosts argue that Indonesia's strong cultural traditions, particularly its dance and entertainment sectors, will resist radical Islamization. Geopolitically, the US is using the Philippines as a proxy to counter Chinese island-building in the South China Sea.