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11 Jun 2024 A Controversy of Monks and Mosque: A Setback for Indonesians’ Tolerance? A'an Suryana|Norshahril Saat A conservative Muslim figure tried to criticise a Central Java mosque’s generous act of hospitality in hosting foreign monks on its premises. Nevertheless, his view still seems to be that of a minority in moderate Indonesia. Indonesia Indonesian Politics Religion
20 May 2024 Assessing Prabowo-Gibran’s Victory: An Exit-Poll Aftermath Analysis of the 2024 Presidential Election Burhanuddin Muhtadi|Kennedy Muslim The victory of the Prabowo-Gibran team in Indonesia's 2024 presidential elections was due to Jokowi's high approval rating and support from young voters. The Bansos social assistance scheme also maintained support for Jokowi which in turn boosted support for Prabowo-Gibran indirectly. Indonesia Indonesian Elections Indonesian Politics
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
