10 May 2024 Indonesia: Prabowo Subianto, Swimming and Mythmaking Taufiq Hanafi The incoming Indonesian president swims for his health. The tale he likes to tell of one of his swims, however, is but one layer of many in the carefully constructed narrative surrounding his leadership and past record. Indonesia Indonesian Politics
9 May 2024 Agrarian Reform and Land Rights in Indonesia Eugene Mark The next administration has a chance to right the wrongs perpetuated by the outgoing president, whose administration has allowed private and vested interests to overrule or ignore indigenous land rights in Indonesia’s hungry quest for development. Indonesia Indonesian Economy Indonesian Politics Land Disputes
8 May 2024 Why Identity Polarisation Mattered Less in Indonesia’s 2024 Presidential Election A'an Suryana The absence of identity politics in Indonesia’s February presidential polls points to the recognition that this factor can be a double-edged sword, especially when wooing a younger electorate that is savvy on social media and seemingly less susceptible to manipulation. Indonesia Indonesian Elections Indonesian Politics
6 May 2024 Unpacking Indonesia’s Fossil Fuel Subsidy Dilemma: Environmental Governance Post Election Rahmat Riyadi The next administration has its work cut out for it to ensure true sustainable development by resolutely committing to cutting fossil fuel subsidies for good. Climate Change Indonesia Indonesian Politics
3 May 2024 Resolution of Electoral Dispute Marks Start of Horse-Trading in Indonesia Made Supriatma Indonesia’s Constitutional Court has dismissed a slew of lawsuits related to the country’s elections in February. The ensuing calm only masks the intense horse-trading that is occurring behind the scenes. Indonesia Indonesian Elections Indonesian Politics Southeast Asia
24 Apr 2024 Indonesia’s Youth and Political Inequality: How Neo-Traditionalism Hinders Women in Politics Iim Halimatusa’diyah Indonesia has a steep climb towards the recognition that women can play an equal part in the country’s politics, especially as its youth are not immune to outdated ideas about gender roles. Gender Equality Indonesia Indonesian Politics
19 Apr 2024 Indonesia’s 2024 Presidential Election in North Sumatra: The End of a Long-Established Religious Binarism? Deasy Simandjuntak In February’s presidential race, the use of religion as a motivator to get votes seemingly declined in North Sumatra. This shift echoed the national propensity to focus on pragmatism in politics, rather than piety. Indonesia Indonesian Elections Indonesian Politics Religion
9 Apr 2024 Indonesia’s Perennial Rice Self-Sufficiency Problem Manggi Habir|Siwage Dharma Negara Indonesia is striving to achieve rice self-sufficiency, amid rising geopolitical and global rice market uncertainties. The country must take climate change and its disrupting impact on food production more seriously. Climate Change Indonesia Indonesian Economy Indonesian Politics
8 Apr 2024 The National Awakening Party’s Ascendancy in East Java: Implications for Local and National Politics Wasisto Raharjo Jati|Made Supriatma The final election results from East Java reveal a silver lining for the second-placed vice-presidential candidate, Muhamin Iskandar. He and his party could still win some in the horse-trading for cabinet positions under the next president. Indonesia Indonesian Elections Indonesian Politics Southeast Asia
8 Apr 2024 Indonesia’s Accession to the OECD Could Help Institutionalise Its Fickle Reforms Maria Monica Wihardja|Arief Anshory Yusuf Indonesia has improved the quality of its institutions in recent decades, but has backslid lately. The country’s potential accession to the OECD presents an opportunity to foster institutional deepening and help sustain long-term economic growth. Indonesia Indonesian Economy Indonesian Politics
