ARTICLES

8 Jul 2024

Nahdlatul Ulama Ventures into Mining: Threat to the ‘Green Islam’ in Indonesia?

Iim Halimatusa’diyah|Endi Aulia Garadian

Nahdlatul Ulama’s venture into the mining business might send the wrong signal for Indonesia’s emerging green Islam movement.

2 Jul 2024

Indonesia’s Islam-based Mass Organisations and the Mining Industry Vortex

Syafiq Hasyim

The Indonesian government’s decision to grant mining concessions to religious mass organisations has resulted in some creative theological justifications. It begs the question whether the recipients have the requisite skill not to damage the environment or their own autonomy.

Climate Change Indonesia Religion

1 Jul 2024

Indonesia’s Labour Party After the Elections: Ambiguities Continue

Max Lane

The failure of Indonesia’s working-class representatives to secure a toehold in the national legislature is partly explained by their inability to make up their mind on whether to be a true oppositional force.

Indonesia Indonesian Elections Indonesian Politics

20 Jun 2024

Bleak Future for Islamic Parties in Indonesia after the 2024 Election

Pradana Boy Zulian

This Long Read argues that the recently concluded 2024 Indonesian legislative election raises questions about the future of Islamic political parties. Their last strong showing was in the 1955 election, after which they have been experiencing a slow decline. They are now on the periphery of the country’s political arena.

Indonesia Indonesian Elections Indonesian Politics

13 Jun 2024

The Road to Nusantara Just Got Longer: How the Recent Resignations Are a Wake-Up Call for Indonesian Governance

Yanuar Nugroho

The recent loss of the top two officials leading the new capital’s construction and development process has thrown a serious wrench in the works for Indonesia’s President Widodo’s ambitious move. Pretending that all systems are still go is not the solution.

Indonesia Indonesian Politics

11 Jun 2024

A Controversy of Monks and Mosque: A Setback for Indonesians’ Tolerance?

A'an Suryana|Norshahril Saat

A conservative Muslim figure tried to criticise a Central Java mosque’s generous act of hospitality in hosting foreign monks on its premises. Nevertheless, his view still seems to be that of a minority in moderate Indonesia.

Indonesia Indonesian Politics Religion

20 May 2024

Assessing Prabowo-Gibran’s Victory: An Exit-Poll Aftermath Analysis of the 2024 Presidential Election

Burhanuddin Muhtadi|Kennedy Muslim

The victory of the Prabowo-Gibran team in Indonesia's 2024 presidential elections was due to Jokowi's high approval rating and support from young voters. The Bansos social assistance scheme also maintained support for Jokowi which in turn boosted support for Prabowo-Gibran indirectly.

Indonesia Indonesian Elections Indonesian Politics

15 May 2024

Film Tourism in Southeast Asia: Between Boon, Bane and Balance

Dorcas Gan

Dorcas Gan investigates the opportunities and challenges arising from promoting film tourism in Southeast Asia.

ASEAN ASEANFocus Indonesia Thailand Tourism Vietnam

14 May 2024

The Ambiguous Response of Indonesian Muslims to Iran’s Attack on Israel

Syafiq Hasyim

Iran’s missile and drone attack against Israel in retaliation against the 1 April air strike on an Iranian consulate building in Damascus has drawn mixed reactions among Indonesia’s Muslim leaders. The theological divide, however, will limit Indonesian solidarity with Iran.

Indonesia Islam Middle East

13 May 2024

Hidden Costs of Academic Dishonesty: The Case of Indonesia

Yanuar Nugroho|Burhanuddin Muhtadi

Indonesian academia was recently shocked by two egregious examples of professors plagiarising others’ work. Some deep soul-searching and reform must occur to set things right.

Education Indonesia