ARTICLES

11 Nov 2020

The Return of a Firebrand Cleric: Consolidation of Islamic Vigilantism?

Ahmad Najib Burhani

The return of a firebrand cleric to Indonesia will have an impact on the dynamics of religiosity in the country. It will also empower and consolidate groups opposed to the government of Joko Widodo.

30 Oct 2020

The 2020 Regional Elections in Indonesia: The Use and Abuse of Religion

Ahmad Najib Burhani

Indonesia has laws that seek to deter the politicisation of religion. This will prove to be challenging, especially with the regional elections round the corner.

Indonesia Indonesian Politics

19 Oct 2020

Nahdlatul Ulama versus Jokowi: The NU Normal?

Ahmad Najib Burhani

The Nahdlatul Ulama has previously thrown its full support behind the government of Joko Widodo. Its recent criticism of the president’s decision to press on with regional polls and the Omnibus Law suggests a parting of ways.

Indonesia Indonesian Politics

16 Oct 2020

Indonesian Muslim Groups Oppose Omnibus Law

Syafiq Hasyim

President Jokowi’s unpopular job creation law creates a new rift with Indonesia’s leading Islamic groups.

Indonesia Indonesian Politics

28 Jul 2020

Prabowo and the Presidency: Lucking Out on the Third Try?

A'an Suryana

Prabowo, who was deemed to be a shoo-in for the presidency in 2024, has suffered a setback. He has lost the support of Islamist organisations, and will need to think of other strategies to secure the Muslim vote.

Indonesia Indonesian Politics

21 Jun 2020

Joko’s Fire and Fury: A Chance to Reform the Cabinet?

Yanuar Nugroho

As a recession looms, President Joko Widodo has unleashed his fury on his ministers for their mishandling of the Covid-19 pandemic. Speculation about a Cabinet reshuffle is rife. Instead of focusing on personalities, however, the emphasis should be on areas which desperately need reform

Indonesia Indonesian Politics

9 Jun 2020

Indonesian Muslim Groups Grapple with the “New Normal”

Syafiq Hasyim

Muslim groups, which were generally in favour of the government’s partial lockdown earlier on in the Covid-19 pandemic, are now taking up a less sanguine position.

COVID-19 Indonesia Indonesian Politics

27 May 2020

Indonesia’s Islamist Groups: The Logic of Strategic Silence

Made Supriatma

Indonesia’s Islamist groups have not hit back at President Jokowi for his handling of the current Covid-19 pandemic. There are several reasons for their strategic silence.

COVID-19 Indonesia Indonesian Politics

7 Mar 2019

Nahdlatul Ulama and the Framing of an Ideological Battle in the 2019 Indonesian Elections

Ahmad Najib Burhani

Indonesia's 2019 presidential elections have turned into a proxy battle between two different ideological leanings. Anti-caliphate and moderate Islamist groups backing Joko Widodo have arrayed themselves against pro-caliphate groups backing Prabowo.

Indonesia Indonesian Politics Islamist Groups