MEI visiting professor Dr Chiara Formichi has written a new book called Islam and Asia: A History, it is a fresh take on the story of Islam and its development in Asia. Under the broad themes of reform, political Islamism, and gender among others, the expansion and institutionalisation of Islam are detailed in an accessible and informative way. Access the full publication here.

Image Caption: The Registan in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Photo shared on Pikist.