Hadhrami Arabs in Britain's policy towards Muslims in Malaya before the Japanese occupation, 1939-1941
Nasr, O.
(14 November 2024)
Hadhrami Arabs in Britain's policy towards Muslims in Malaya before the Japanese occupation, 1939-1941.
LSE Southeast Asia Blog.
Britain, fiercely striving to save its Empire, sought the support of Hadhrami Arabs, recognising the pivotal role they could play in rallying Malay Muslims in the event of an impending war. This was essential to counteract Axis powers’ anti-British appeals to Malay Muslims, which could potentially incite protests – or even worse – fifth-column activities, writes Omar T. Nasr
| Item Type | Blog post |
|---|---|
| Copyright holders | © 2024 The Author(s) |
| Departments | LSE > Academic Departments > International History |
| Date Deposited | 19 Dec 2024 |
| URI | https://researchonline.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/126475 |