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INDONESIA: An Election of Identity Politics and Peace Offerings
Vice presidential nominee Ma’ruf Amin has notably offered an olive branch to former Jakarta mayor Ahok.
Deep-rooted Problems with Democracy in Indonesia
Indonesians who tend towards secular forms of democratic politics should be aware, now more so than ever, of the historical and contemporary weakness of politically liberal (or social democratic) streams within Indonesian politics.
Young, Female, Outspoken. A Political Star Is Born in Indonesia
A young, social media-savvy woman is challenging Indonesia's political old guard.
Old Power Re-Emerges in Indonesia
What appears to be the emergence of a new religious politics in Indonesia is, in reality, the re-emergence of an old power apparatus — that of the New Order deep state.
Holy Places and Unholy Politics in Jakarta
A sideshow to the greater narrative of Ahok’s defeat and subsequent conviction for blasphemy, but it lifts a corner of the curtain that hides unexpected intricacies and paradoxes in Indonesia’s polarizing politics of religion.
Indonesia’s Next Jokowi?
The secret to reform in Indonesia is simple, don’t mention religion.
A Troubling Election in Jakarta
Anies Baswedan must find a way to tack back to the center and govern as a traditional Indonesian politician.
How the Symbols of Indonesia’s Hardline Muslim Groups Reached the Pages of Marvel Comics
An Indonesian artist uploaded a sketch he made for X-Men Gold #1 and was quickly spotted symbols used by the Movement in Defense of Islam.
Coldplay, Ahok and Fixing Jakarta
To make progress in Jakarta, it won’t be enough to simply say: 'I will fix you.'
Jakarta: Inequality and the Poverty of Elite Pluralism
The victims of the politics of misdirection are vulnerable minorities.