Dr Deasy Simandjuntak is an Associate Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute, Singapore; and an Assistant Professor at National Chengchi University, Taiwan.
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Indonesia’s 2024 Presidential Election in North Sumatra: The End of a Long-Established Religious Binarism?
Deasy Simandjuntak
In February’s presidential race, the use of religion as a motivator to get votes seemingly declined in North Sumatra. This shift echoed the national propensity to focus on pragmatism in politics, rather than piety.
Prabowo as Defence Minister: From Problematic Purchases to Provocative Proposals
Aswin Lin|Deasy Simandjuntak
Notwithstanding his high popularity in recent polls, Prabowo Subianto’s uneven track record as defence minister begs more scrutiny from Indonesian voters before they head to the presidential vote next February.
Indonesia’s Democracy after 25 Years of Reformasi: Rights, Wrongs, and Reflections
Deasy Simandjuntak|Made Supriatma
In this podcast, Fulcrum editor Julia Lau discusses the direction of Indonesian democracy with Dr Deasy Simandjuntak and Mr Made Supriatma, 25 years after the momentous fall of Suharto. Rights, wrongs and reflections: which way forward for Indonesia with the 2024 elections?
Recent Clashes at Chinese Companies in Indonesia Might be Fodder for Political Manipulation
Deasy Simandjuntak|Aswin Lin
A fatal incident last month involving a Chinese-owned mining company raises the spectre of political opportunists exploiting anti-Chinese sentiments in the run-up to Indonesia’s 2024 elections.
Indonesia’s Foreign Policy and New Capital Plans
Deasy Simandjuntak
Dr Deasy Simandjuntak discusses with Fulcrum editor Julia Lau her analysis of Indonesia's foreign policy goals and direction post-G20 in 2022 and in advance of its ASEAN chairmanship in 2023. Other topics they talk about are Indonesia's regional leadership, the planned new capital of Indonesia, and Dr Simandjuntak's future research projects.