29 Nov 2021 Growing Shariatisation in Indonesia: The Ulama Council of Indonesia (MUI) Moment? Norshahril Saat The Ulama Council of Indonesia (MUI) has evolved from a state “lackey” to an organisation with significant influence. With the shariatisation project becoming more mainstream in Indonesia today, this could be MUI’s biggest window of opportunity to further assert its influence. Indonesian Politics Islam Religion
24 Nov 2021 Jokowi Playing It Safe by Picking Loyalists to Lead the Indonesian Military Made Supriatma The latest leadership reshuffle in the TNI reflects President Jokowi’s desire to ensure he has loyalists at the helm, as political jockeying intensifies in Indonesia. Indonesia Indonesian Politics
23 Nov 2021 Indonesia’s New Army Chief: Nudging the Country Towards the Sea Aristyo Rizka Darmawan The newly-appointed commander of the Indonesian military has an army background. But his appointment comes at a time when Indonesia’s defence challenges fall largely in the maritime domain. Indo-Pacific Indonesia Indonesian Politics
28 Oct 2021 Moving the Indonesian Capital: Political Ambition or Realistic Vision? Yanuar Nugroho Legislation to approve moving the Indonesian capital to East Kalimantan is expected soon. Meticulous planning and execution will be required to avoid huge problems in future. Indonesia Indonesian Politics
12 Oct 2021 PDI-P’s Presidential Nominee Race Will Shape Future Alliances Burhanuddin Muhtadi|Norshahril Saat The current internal struggle within the PDI-P to determine the party's 2024 presidential nominee will have a significant bearing on how broader political alliances will shape up thereafter. Indonesia Indonesian Politics
8 Oct 2021 FPI Reborn: Old Wine In A New Bottle? Burhanuddin Muhtadi The Islamic Defenders Front, a hardline group which was banned by the Indonesian government last year, has relaunched itself under a new guise. Not many are convinced that the proverbial apple has fallen far from the tree. Indonesia Indonesian Politics Islamist Groups
6 Oct 2021 Jokowi’s Shrinking Opposition: Smoothening the Path to Constitutional Amendments Made Supriatma PAN’s entry into Jokowi’s ruling coalition has cemented the President’s strong grip over Indonesia’s legislative assemblies and could make passing constitutional amendments even easier. Indonesia Indonesian Politics
29 Sep 2021 Will Kadin Be Caught Out? Michael Schaper Business groups such as Indonesia’s Kadin should be the voice of business - not of politicians. Indonesia Indonesian Politics
22 Sep 2021 Emerging Political Parties in Indonesia: Raising the Water Level of Policy Debate? Max Lane For years, Indonesia’s political landscape had little room for vigorous debate on policy issues, given the focus on individual personalities and even populism. This is beginning to change. Indonesia Indonesian Elections Indonesian Politics
3 Sep 2021 Politicians’ Billboard War Underscores Absence of Policy Contestation Max Lane Early presidential bids by some Indonesian politicians have highlighted the lack of any policy debate in mainstream Indonesian politics. COVID-19 Indonesia Indonesian Politics
