18 Nov 2022 Post-R20 Climate Action: What Can We Learn from Indonesian Muslim Environmentalism? Aninda Dewayanti Activist groups in Indonesia inspired by Islamic and pro-environment ideas have the potential to do more to address climate change problems, provided those in charge will stop and listen, and perhaps even collaborate. Climate Change Environment Indonesia
14 Nov 2022 Worldview of the Nusantara: Indonesians More Nuanced on Foreign Policy Concerns Julia Lau While domestic concerns remain topmost on Indonesians’ minds and will still drive diplomacy, results from a survey in July 2022 hint at a more complex worldview. Indonesia Indonesia Foreign Policy Indonesia National Survey Project 2022
11 Nov 2022 Sino-Indonesian Relations: Getting Closer or Further Apart? Siwage Dharma Negara|Leo Suryadinata China’s trade and investment in Indonesia have grown substantially since the early 2000s but the Indonesian public does not share Jakarta’s desire to wholeheartedly embrace Beijing. China-Indonesia Relations Indonesia
10 Nov 2022 NasDem’s Endorsement of Anies Baswedan: Brilliant Gambit or Political Blunder? Burhanuddin Muhtadi The race for Indonesia’s 2024 presidency might be narrowing in the wake of a bold move by a small party. Indonesia Indonesian Elections Indonesian Politics
7 Nov 2022 MUI’s Strong Survival Instincts for a Shariah-Compliant Indonesia Syafiq Hasyim The key to Indonesia’s Council of Ulama’s longevity even in the post-Suharto period lies in its dominance of the halal certification system, which other major Muslim organisations have not managed to dilute. Halal Certification Indonesia Islam
2 Nov 2022 Finding Soulmates through Halal Means: Ta‘aruf Online for Indonesian Muslim Youth Wahyudi Akmaliah The popularity of so-called halal matchmaking apps is a positive development provided developers and users alike remain clear-eyed about their claims to serve Islam. Indonesia Islam
20 Oct 2022 PDI-P’s Conundrum: To Nominate or Not to Nominate Ganjar Pranowo? Made Supriatma The jostling for Indonesia’s 2024 presidential election has begun, putting a tough choice in front of the biggest political party in parliament. Indonesia Indonesian Elections Indonesian Politics
18 Oct 2022 Religious Dress in Schools Polemic and Indonesia’s Philosophical Vacuum Max Lane The popularity of a recent image lamenting the wearing of conservative dress, particularly headscarves, by girls in Indonesia’s state schools have highlighted philosophical tensions in society and politics, with no easy answers. Education Indonesia Islam
11 Oct 2022 Indonesia’s Kanjuruhan Stadium Tragedy: A Serious Wake-up Call A'an Suryana The deadly soccer match in Indonesia’s Malang City behooves the authorities to revise their crowd control procedures. The issue of toxic sub-cultures among fans should also be addressed. Indonesia polri
6 Oct 2022 Rift between Two Indonesian Generals Spotlights Civil-Military Relations Made Supriatma A personal spat between two four-star generals spilling into the open has raised questions about military professionalism and elite politics in Indonesia. Indonesia Indonesian Military Indonesian Politics
