14 Feb 2022 What Indonesians Want Most in their President Burhanuddin Muhtadi Polls on voter preferences consistently suggest that Indonesians value 'honesty' and 'care for the people' as the two most important traits that Indonesia's President should have. Indonesia Indonesian Elections Indonesian Politics
31 Jan 2022 China’s Faith Diplomacy Towards Muslim Bodies in Indonesia: Bearing Fruit Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat China's faith diplomacy towards Muslims organisations in Indonesia appears to have silenced critics of its policy towards the Uighurs in Xinjiang. China-Indonesia Relations Indonesia Indonesian Politics Islam
28 Jan 2022 Indonesia-Singapore Defence Cooperation Agreement: A Win Win Aristyo Rizka Darmawan The recent signing of three treaties — a Flight Information Region agreement, a Defence Cooperation Agreement and an extradition treaty — augurs well for relations between Indonesia and Singapore. It is also a boost to regional security. Defence Diplomacy Indonesia Indonesia-Singapore Relations Singapore
28 Jan 2022 Extending Jokowi’s Presidential Term: Dead in the Water? Burhanuddin Muhtadi|Kennedy Muslim The date for the next Indonesian presidential polls has been formally announced, ostensibly ending speculation that President Jokowi would seek to extend his term in office. Indonesia Indonesian Elections Indonesian Politics
26 Jan 2022 Tackling the Challenges of Financial Inclusion and Illegal Lending in Indonesia Irni Rahmayani Johan The heavy financial toll of the pandemic on Indonesia’s poor has led to spikes in illegal moneylending activity. Urgent steps are needed to protect the vulnerable from the risks of financial exploitation. Finance Indonesia Indonesian Economy
17 Jan 2022 The New Nahdlatul Ulama (NU): ‘Islamic Party No; Islamic Politicians Yes?’ Norshahril Saat|Syafiq Hasyim Newly elected NU Chairman Yahya Cholil Staquf campaigned on a platform to depoliticise NU in the run-up to the next elections. But NU's new leadership line-up suggests otherwise. Indonesia Indonesian Politics Political Islam Progressive Islam Religion
13 Jan 2022 Indonesia’s South China Sea Confab: When Chin-wagging Counts Ian Storey Indonesia plans to convene a meeting with some of its ASEAN colleagues to discuss the South China Sea. The idea is not new, but this time it might just work. Indonesia Maritime Security Regional Cooperation South China Sea
3 Jan 2022 The President Versus the Cleric: Managing Conservatives From Within A'an Suryana|Norshahril Saat A recent public spat between President Joko Widodo and a prominent cleric underscores how the former is facing challenges in reining in conservatives in his inner circle. Indonesia Indonesian Politics Religion
30 Dec 2021 The ‘Revival’ of PKI: Bogeyman Tactics Leo Suryadinata The Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) no longer exists in the country’s political landscape. But this has not stopped some groups from using the PKI bogeyman for political gain. Indonesia Indonesian Politics
29 Dec 2021 The 212 Movement: Flagging Political Fortunes Syafiq Hasyim The decline of the 212 Movement in Indonesia could well portend the decline of political Islam. Indonesia Indonesian Politics Islam Political Islam
