ARTICLES

6 Dec 2022

A Peaceful Election at Muhammadiyah’s 48^th Congress Can Be an Example for Indonesia

Ahmad Najib Burhani

Muhammadiyah’s smooth running of its recent leadership election shows that democratic choice can be exercised by letting candidates’ reputations speak for themselves.

Indonesia Indonesian Politics

30 Nov 2022

More than a Mere Caretaker? Jakarta’s Interim Governor and the 2024 Elections

Ian Wilson

The appointment of a caretaker governor for Jakarta might come across as a routine procedure. In the case of Heru Budi Hartono, however, his employment of a politically partisan approach throws up initial indications of the battle lines going into the 2024 presidential elections.

A Gojek rider makes a delivery in Surabaya

23 Nov 2022

The State of Indonesia’s Digital Economy in 2022

Siwage Dharma Negara|Astrid Meilasari-Sugiana

This Long Read examines how the digital sector has transformed Indonesia’s economy during the pandemic. It analyses changes in consumer behaviour and assesses the prospects for sustainable growth for various digital services segments.

Digitalisation Indonesia Indonesian Economy

23 Nov 2022

Anies Baswedan’s Run for President: Will it Provoke New Distinctions in Contestation?

Max Lane

The show of support for presidential contender Anies Baswedan has again underscored the enduring dynamic in Indonesian politics: competition without opposition.

Indonesia Indonesian Politics

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