Dr Ary Hermawan is a Visiting Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute and Associate Director of the University of Melbourne’s Centre for Indonesian Law, Islam and Society (CILIS).
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Articles by Ary Hermawan (12)
Competing Islamic Ideologies and Influence Operations in Indonesia: The Case of Ghazwul Fikri in Cyberspace
Ary Hermawan
This Long Read argues that the rise of the influence industry has reshaped online discourses among different Indonesian Islamic groups. While these debates may emerge organically, the involvement of cybertroopers in steering online conversations on critical issues has altered the power dynamics among these Islamic groups.
Prabowo and Indonesia’s Ulema Council: Is MUI Losing Traction Again?
Ary Hermawan|Norshahril Saat
President Prabowo was absent from a key Ulema Council of Indonesia (MUI) event last month. This signals that the organisation might now rank lower on his list of priorities.
25 Years on, Vanguard Liberal Indonesian Muslim Activists are in Disarray
Ary Hermawan
Jaringan Islam Liberal’s absence of a clear ideological stance is diminishing the movement’s relevance for liberal Indonesians, even as JIL figures remain prominent.
Why Not All Indonesian Muslims Support Iran
A'an Suryana|Ary Hermawan
Most Indonesian Muslims are against the US-Israeli war against Iran. But some of them evince anti-Iran sentiment stemming from their belief that Shi’a Islam is a heretical sect.
Islam-State Relations under Prabowo: More Carrots and More Sticks, But Less Progressive and Less Civil?
Ary Hermawan
This Long Read examines President Prabowo Subianto’s relationship with the various Islamic organisations in Indonesia. While mainstream groups like Nahdlatul Ulama and Muhammadiyah continue to be considered strategic allies, there has also been greater tolerance of hardline Islamist groups.