Anies Baswedan and the Elusive Endorsement of Nahdlatul Ulama
Syafiq Hasyim
In Indonesian politics, securing the support of the country’s largest mass Muslim organisation would be a jewel in the crown.
Syafiq Hasyim
In Indonesian politics, securing the support of the country’s largest mass Muslim organisation would be a jewel in the crown.
Ahmad Najib Burhani
The traditional linkages between political parties and mass organisations where Indonesia’s moderate Muslims are concerned may be shifting, with consequences in and beyond 2024.
Max Lane
More elaborate politicking for the 2024 presidential race in Indonesia has not thrown up a clear frontrunner; watch this space.
Julia Lau
The recent protests in Indonesia against Israeli youth footballers’ participation in the U-20 World Cup complicate Indonesia’s image as a tolerant and moderate Muslim-majority country.
Made Supriatma
A promising 2024 presidential contender’s hopes rest on political forces beyond his control.
Syafiq Hasyim|Wahyudi Akmaliah
Despite observations that the group has become defunct, the 212 Movement has held a series of gatherings to display their opposition to President Joko Widodo. One thing is clear: the movement will not endorse presidential candidates endorsed by Widodo.
Made Supriatma
Joko Widodo’s son-in-law, Medan mayor Bobby Nasution, kicked off 2023 with a controversial remark which might prove to be more bane than boon for the aspiring rookie politician.
Ahmad Najib Burhani
Muhammadiyah’s smooth running of its recent leadership election shows that democratic choice can be exercised by letting candidates’ reputations speak for themselves.
Ian Wilson
The appointment of a caretaker governor for Jakarta might come across as a routine procedure. In the case of Heru Budi Hartono, however, his employment of a politically partisan approach throws up initial indications of the battle lines going into the 2024 presidential elections.
Max Lane
The show of support for presidential contender Anies Baswedan has again underscored the enduring dynamic in Indonesian politics: competition without opposition.