20 Apr 2022 A Third Term for Jokowi: Weighing the Risks of Constitutional Change Max Lane The recent brouhaha over a possible extension of President Joko Widodo’s term underscores a quandary in Indonesia’s politics: there is no low-risk candidate that political parties can back. Indonesia Indonesian Elections Indonesian Politics
14 Apr 2022 Say It Ain’t So, Joko: No Third Term for Widodo Julia Lau Recent student protests against rising living costs and rumours that Widodo might seek a third presidential term suggest that Indonesia’s democracy is not as resilient as some may think. Indonesia Indonesian Elections Indonesian Politics
17 Mar 2022 Rising Support for Postponing Indonesia’s Elections? What the Data Really Says Burhanuddin Muhtadi Once again, key Indonesian politicians are floating trial balloons on the merits of postponing the 2024 Indonesian presidential election, citing mounting public support for it. But the data suggests otherwise. Indonesia Indonesian Elections Indonesian Politics
2 Mar 2022 Parsing Objections to Moving Indonesia’s Capital Yanuar Nugroho There are substantial and valid concerns about the government’s decision to move Indonesia’s capital to East Kalimantan. It should have taken these concerns into account. Indonesia Indonesian Economy Indonesian Politics Infrastructure
28 Feb 2022 A Roadmap for Consolidating Jokowi’s Legacy Yanuar Nugroho|Hui Yew-Foong With about two years left in power, Jokowi needs a viable roadmap and sound execution of policies to achieve significant results for his stated priorities. This Long Read proposes some steps to consider. Indonesia Indonesian Economy Indonesian Politics
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 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
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
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
