20 Nov 2025 After the Unrest: How Indonesia’s President Prabowo Regained Trust and Why It Might Not Last Burhanuddin Muhtadi The honeymoon is clearly over for Indonesia’s president as he begins his second year in office, even if a majority of the public still supports him. Indonesia Indonesian Politics
10 Nov 2025 Indonesia: The Possible Perils of Naming Suharto a ‘National Hero’ Julia Lau Indonesian President Prabowo is choosing family loyalties over the country’s unity by anointing his former father-in-law as a national hero. This is likely to spur protests on the streets. Indonesia Indonesian Politics
21 Oct 2025 ‘Gangster’ Politics? Examining Protest, Power, and Poverty in Indonesia Ian Wilson Fulcrum editor and Coordinator, Indonesia Studies Programme, Julia Lau speaks to Dr Ian Wilson about power, politics, and popular culture, including the phenomenon of 'preman' in today's Indonesia. Dialogues at Fulcrum Indonesia Indonesian Politics Protest
16 Oct 2025 A Gathering Storm: How Prabowo’s Fiscal Centralisation and Out-of-Touch Elites Fuel Discontent and Protests Kennedy Muslim|Burhanuddin Muhtadi Almost a year into office, Indonesia’s central government must balance its ambitions against rising public discontent. There is still time to right the ship. Indonesia Indonesian Economy Indonesian Politics
13 Oct 2025 Indonesia: Young Muhammadiyah Intellectual Network (JIMM) Activists Strengthen Progressive Influence Within Muhammadiyah Ary Hermawan Two rising intellectual stars leading their respective think tanks linked to Muhammadiyah look set to carve out their own orbits. Indonesia Indonesian Politics Islam
10 Oct 2025 Threads of Opportunity: Reviving Indonesia’s Textile and Garment Sector Deasy Pane Indonesia’s textile and garment sector is struggling. The government needs to move its focus from protection to improving competitiveness. Indonesia Indonesian Economy Indonesian Politics
2 Oct 2025 One Piece Flag, Multiple Protests Eugene Mark|Panarat Anamwathana Political symbols used in recent protests in Indonesia have underscored a paradox: the more authorities tried to diminish their use, the more power they derived. Indonesia Indonesian Politics Protest
1 Oct 2025 Social Media and Southeast Asian Youth’s Solidarity Beyond Borders Panarat Anamwathana|Iim Halimatusa’diyah The ingenuity of Southeast Asian youth in sending food and aid through delivery applications to support protestors in recent Indonesian demonstrations underscores their desire for solidarity in a digital age. Their actions may shift our region’s collective conscience. Indonesia Indonesian Politics Protest Southeast Asia
23 Sep 2025 How Police Brutality Fuels Indonesians’ Distrust Firda Amalia Putri|Iim Halimatusa’diyah Violence is a persistent problem in the Indonesian police force. Recent brutalities against peaceful demonstrators underscore the imperative of reform to enhance accountability and restore public trust. Indonesia Indonesian Politics
18 Sep 2025 Indonesia’s Politics of Colours: Why Movements Turn to Hues as Symbols of Resistance Iim Halimatusa’diyah In a country long rich with visual symbolism, the use of colour to express one’s dissatisfaction with the government seems to be gaining popularity. Civil Society Indonesia Indonesian Politics
