Syafiq Hasyim is a Visiting Fellow in the Indonesia Studies Programme at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute, Singapore, and Lecturer and Director of Library and Culture at the Indonesian International Islamic University. From 2018-2019, he was Visiting Fellow at the Indonesian Programmes of RSIS, NTU, Singapore.
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Articles by Syafiq Hasyim (28)
Introducing Gus Miftah: A Celebrity Cleric Consolidating Prabowo-Gibran’s Victory
Syafiq Hasyim
A plank of Prabowo Subianto’s team’s winning strategy for East and Central Java in last month’s election rested on the shoulders of an unusual cleric who hails from Nadhlatul Ulama (NU), Indonesia’s largest mass Muslim organisation.
Questioning the Neutrality of Nahdlatul Ulama in Indonesia’s 2024 Election
Syafiq Hasyim
Despite declarations of the mass Muslim organisation’s political neutrality, there are misgivings on the ground about the Nahdlatul Ulama leadership’s true inclinations for next week’s election.
Muhaimin Iskandar’s Vice-Presidential Candidacy and Nahdlatul Ulama
Syafiq Hasyim
As his running mate, Muhaimin Iskandar could bring something to the table for Anies Baswedan’s 2024 campaign and the former would not be down and out even if their team does not beat the other two presidential contenders next February.
Prabowo’s Shifting Strategy on Indonesian Muslim Voters
Syafiq Hasyim
It is too early to tell if third-time presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto’s seeming moderate shift in campaign strategy and tone will bear fruit in 2024. But no harm in trying.
Anies Baswedan and the Elusive Endorsement of Nahdlatul Ulama
Syafiq Hasyim
In Indonesian politics, securing the support of the country’s largest mass Muslim organisation would be a jewel in the crown.