15 Oct 2024 Outlook for the Prabowo Administration’s Foreign Policy Julia Lau Incoming Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto can be expected to be more active than his predecessor in managing Indonesia’s foreign and defence policy. The question is whether the region will see a more assertive Indonesia under Prabowo. Indonesia Indonesia Foreign Policy
15 Oct 2024 Anticipating the Prabowo Administration’s First Moves Yanuar Nugroho The next president of Indonesia has ambitious plans for his country but a widely anticipated growth in the number of ministers and ministries in his administration could jeopardise quick results. Indonesia Indonesian Politics
2 Oct 2024 The Indispensable Political Participation of Indonesia’s Middle Class Maria Monica Wihardja|Putu Sanjiwacika Wibisana Indonesia’s middle class can be a boon for democracy but a bane for the government. Its economic security and political participation are crucial to the country’s prosperity. Civil Society Indonesia Indonesian Politics
1 Oct 2024 Is Interfaith Environmentalism Possible in Indonesia? Iim Halimatusa’diyah|Ronald Adam Can His Holiness’ recent visit light the way for diverse religious communities to work with one another to resolve Indonesia’s pressing environmental challenges? Environment Indonesia Interfaith Pope
27 Sep 2024 Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto’s Visit to Moscow: Laying the Groundwork for Enhanced Ties with Russia Ian Storey Defence Minister and President-elect Prabowo Subianto’s visit to Russia on 31 July 2024 was a signal that his administration intends to pursue a balanced foreign policy vis-à-vis the major powers, and one that envisages a bigger role for Russia. Indonesia Indonesia Foreign Policy Indonesia-Russia Relations Russia Ukraine
26 Sep 2024 Lessons from a Young Female Preacher on Islamic Preaching in Rural Central Java Haula Noor A rare female Muslim preacher who uses humour in her outreach to mixed audiences of rural adherents shows the richness and diversity of Islam as practised in Indonesia. Indonesia Progressive Islam
25 Sep 2024 Art and The Continuing Erosion of a Political Taboo: Sculpture and Activism in Indonesia’s National Gallery Max Lane Art has power to inspire activism and challenge political taboos. In Indonesia, a recent exhibition highlighted this dynamic. Activism Arts and Culture Indonesia
19 Sep 2024 The Controversy on Rain Shamans in Aceh: Sharia, Local Tradition, and Modernisation A'an Suryana|Norshahril Saat Negative reactions in Aceh to the ritual of rain shamanism do not mask the contradiction of parts of the Islamic community tolerating ‘Islamic shamanism’ or mysticism and ritual over science and modernity. Indonesia Indonesian Politics Religion
11 Sep 2024 Pope Francis’ Visit to Indonesia: Lessons Beyond Interfaith Tolerance A'an Suryana|Norshahril Saat Last week’s visit by Pope Francis to the world’s largest Muslim country came at a sensitive time. Rhetorical tolerance and humility paled in the light of His Holiness’ simplicity in leadership. Christianity Indonesia Islam Pope Religion
10 Sep 2024 Controversy on Indonesia’s Hajj 2024 Rekindles Conflict Between Nahdlatul Ulama and the National Awakening Party Syafiq Hasyim There is a lot more going on behind the scenes between the leadership of Indonesia’s largest Muslim organisation and the party which sprung from its roots. What might be personal has certainly become political. Indonesia Indonesian Politics Religion
