Reading Islamic Radical Networks in West Java and Jakarta and Its Relationships with Islamic Trans-National

Radical islamic movements in indonesia show a significant face since fall of new order regime. after fall of the new order regime began a period of democratic transition that marked the emergence of freedom in various sectors of life. at this time, democracy grows and develops. one of them is marked by the emergence of political parties with various streams, including political parties based on islam. in addition, there are also mass organizations and radical islamic movements. freedom offered by democracy in this time is utilized by muslims. since 1998 islamic political aspirations have been strengthened and manifested in various forms, such as the establishment of islamic parties. there were eleven islamic parties competing in 1999 election. amongst of them such as crescent-moon party (pbb), justice party (pk), people awakening party (pku), nahdlatul ummat party (pnu), pui (islamic party), new masyumi, pp (united party), and ppp (united development party).