9 May 2023 Viva “Elektabilitas”! Indonesia’s Policy-Free Coalition Fever Max Lane The question of electability has turned Indonesian voters' attention towards potential running mates for the putative presidential candidates in the 2024 race. Indonesia Indonesian Elections
27 Apr 2023 PDI-P Nominates Ganjar Pranowo as Its Presidential Candidate: What’s Next? Made Supriatma Indonesia’s largest political party has finally ended the speculation on whom it will back for 2024’s presidential race. Game on. Indonesia Indonesian Elections Indonesian Politics
26 Apr 2023 Going Beyond Commitments: Learning Sustainability Financing from the G20 Maria Monica Wihardja Maria Monica Wihardja provides an overview of how Indonesia spearheaded the G20 Sustainability Financing initiatives and how ASEAN can learn from that experience. ASEAN ASEANFocus Finance G20 Indonesia Sustainable Development
25 Apr 2023 Policy Lessons from the Cancellation of Indonesia’s Host Rights for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Yanuar Nugroho The fallout from Indonesia’s recent loss of its chance to host the Under-20 World Cup contains valuable lessons for its policymakers and leaders, if they choose to pay attention. Indonesia Indonesian Politics
21 Apr 2023 Mosques Using YouTube in Indonesia: A Sustainable Symbiosis Ahmad Muhajir|Norshahril Saat Some smaller mosques are using their online presence to attract not just worshippers but to earn a potential sustainable and alternative income, even as physical worship remains important for Muslim Indonesians. Indonesia Islam Political Islam Social Media
19 Apr 2023 Indonesia’s Potential Presidential Candidates and Two Superpowers Leo Suryadinata Washington and Beijing – like Indonesian voters – are getting to know more about Indonesia’s prospective presidential candidates. Indonesia Indonesian Elections
18 Apr 2023 Same Moon, Different Dates for Hari Raya (Again!) Norshahril Saat Some countries in Southeast Asia might end up celebrating Hari Raya on different dates, but this should not detract them from the higher goals of Ramadhan. Indonesia Islam Malaysia Singapore
13 Apr 2023 National Mandate Party (PAN)’s Tough Choice for 2024 Ahmad Najib Burhani The traditional linkages between political parties and mass organisations where Indonesia’s moderate Muslims are concerned may be shifting, with consequences in and beyond 2024. Indonesia Indonesian Politics
10 Apr 2023 Indonesia 2024: Coalition Manoeuvres Heading for A Single Presidential Candidate? Max Lane More elaborate politicking for the 2024 presidential race in Indonesia has not thrown up a clear frontrunner; watch this space. Indonesia Indonesian Elections Indonesian Politics
6 Apr 2023 PDI-P’s Own Goal? Controversy over Indonesia’s Loss as U-20 FIFA World Cup Host Burhanuddin Muhtadi The political machinations behind the scenes that eventually led to Indonesia’s loss of its U-20 FIFA World Cup host rights might have serious repercussions for the frontrunner of not just the country’s 2024 presidential but also general elections. Indonesia International Relations
