ARTICLES

2 Aug 2023

Is Indonesia’s Al-Zaytun Islamic Boarding School Facing an Existential Threat?

A'an Suryana

An Islamic boarding school and its principal are embroiled once again in controversy. This time, maybe the public’s complaints will bite – but for how long?

24 Jul 2023

Jokowi’s (Worst) Reshuffle: A Loss for the Country But Does He Gain?

Yanuar Nugroho|Julia Lau

President Joko Widodo’s cabinet reshuffle last week was a calculated move to shore up his position rather than improve policy performance.

Indonesia Indonesian Elections Indonesian Politics

19 Jul 2023

Jokowi’s Manoeuvres in Defiance of Megawati Aimed at Consolidating Future Position

Max Lane

How does an outgoing president secure his political future without the usual party mechanism?

Indonesia Indonesian Politics

30 Jun 2023

Pilgrimage, Piety, and Politics: “Haji” Presidents in Indonesia

Norshahril Saat|Ahmad Muhajir

Many politicians eyeing Indonesia’s two top political jobs are performing the Hajj this year. While doing so might boost their political capital, it is unlikely to bag them an outright victory at next year’s polls.

Indonesia Indonesian Elections Indonesian Politics Political Islam

31 May 2023

Battle of Indonesia’s Kingmakers: A Rift Between Jokowi and Megawati?

Burhanuddin Muhtadi

The incumbent president of Indonesia could tip the scales in the next election by sitting on the fence a little longer.

Indonesia Indonesian Politics

15 May 2023

Indonesia’s Democracy after 25 Years of Reformasi: Rights, Wrongs, and Reflections

Deasy Simandjuntak|Made Supriatma

In this podcast, Fulcrum editor Julia Lau discusses the direction of Indonesian democracy with Dr Deasy Simandjuntak and Mr Made Supriatma, 25 years after the momentous fall of Suharto. Rights, wrongs and reflections: which way forward for Indonesia with the 2024 elections?

Dialogues at Fulcrum Indonesia Indonesian Politics

11 May 2023

Indonesia’s Presidential Nominations, May Day, and the Fragmented Politics of Labour

Max Lane

The small but vocal Partai Buruh (PB), a newcomer to Indonesian politics, could disrupt the 2024 elections if its questioning of the status quo succeeds. For now, the odds remain low.

Indonesia Indonesian Elections Indonesian Politics

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

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