
Will the new Military Law bring back Soeharto’s Dual Function?
Analysis, Policies, Politics, SecurityThe sight of the military swarming the streets to prevent student protesters from disrupting a DPR plenary session brought back memories of President Soeharto’s New Order, when soldiers were an integral and oppressive part of Indonesian political and social life.

Can Hizbut Tahrir really be dissolved?
Analysis, Human Rights, Politics, ReligionThe government's recent announcement that it planned to ban Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia (HTI) has won support but also criticism, over fears of growing restrictions on freedom of association and assembly. Eryanto Nugroho writes that whatever happens, only acts, not thoughts and concepts should be banned.