Uncover the complex realities of cosmopolitanism in Islamic Asia. Joshua Gedacht’s groundbreaking study uses new historical and ethnographic research from China and Southeast Asia to explore how power, violence, and coercion have shaped mobility and displacement. Gain a nuanced understanding of Sufi networks, state-builders, refugees, and rebels. Essential reading for scholars and students of Asian studies, Islamic history, sociology, and international relations, this book offers critical insights into Asian societies and intercultural dynamics.