5 Apr 2021 Jokowi Speaks Out on Myanmar Leo Suryadinata In response to Myanmar’s coup, the Jokowi administration is reverting to Indonesia’s traditional leadership role in ASEAN. ASEAN ASEAN Unity Indonesia Myanmar
22 Mar 2021 Pancasila and the “Missing Word” Syafiq Hasyim Islamic political voices, include Vice-President Ma’ruf, force the word religion into the draft 2035 national education roadmap. Education Indonesia Pancasila Religion
15 Mar 2021 The Democrat Party Split: Dynastic versus All-Party Politics Max Lane President Joko Widodo’s recent political gain comes at the cost of his predecessor. Indonesia Indonesian Economy Indonesian Politics
10 Mar 2021 Jokowi’s Dilemma: Spirit Versus Sharia Syafiq Hasyim President Jokowi Widodo’s cancellation of a presidential decree on alcohol investment underscores a long-running contestation between the powers of the state and sharia law. Indonesia Indonesian Economy Indonesian Politics Religion
8 Mar 2021 Governor’s Arrest a Wake-up Call for Indonesia’s Flawed Electoral System A'an Suryana High profile arrests expose the costs and corruption of Indonesian democracy. Anti-Corruption Indonesia Indonesian Politics
3 Mar 2021 Criticising Indonesia’s Anti-Criticism Law: Irony of Ironies Max Lane Indonesia’s president Joko Widodo has called for criticism of his administration. He got more than he bargained for. Indonesia Indonesian Politics Social Media
1 Mar 2021 To Be Young and Rich: Indonesia’s Vaccination Controversies Max Lane No parliamentary opposition means the government is not held to account for its vaccination programme. COVID-19 Indonesia Indonesian Economy
18 Feb 2021 Indonesia’s New Sovereign Wealth Fund: Professionals Provide Some Comfort, But Challenges Remain Manggi Habir Indonesia has appointed a blue-ribbon slate of professionals to head its new sovereign wealth fund. There will be several challenges ahead, including concerns about investor protection and the Covid-19 pandemic. COVID-19 Economic Development Economic Planning Indonesia Indonesian Economy
17 Feb 2021 Gus Baha: Rising Star Challenging Islam’s Conservative Establishment A'an Suryana His style might appeal less to social media users, but Ahmad Bahauddin Nursalim has gained a following in Indonesia for his intellectual capacity. Indonesia Islam Progressive Islam Religion Religious Dialogue
16 Feb 2021 The Hijab in Indonesian Public Schools: Individual Rights vs. Identity Politics Ahmad Najib Burhani Regulating the hijab has long been a tool for both sides in Indonesia’s identity politics struggle. Identity Politics Indonesia Islam Religion Religious Dialogue Religious Intolerance
