Entries by Ian Wilson, https://indonesiaatmelbourne.unimelb.edu.au/author/ian/

Is Jakarta turning into Gotham? How viral crime panics become pretext for expanding military visibility

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Moments of crime anxiety in Indonesia routinely trigger authoritarian nostalgia for Petrus‑style ‘shock therapy’. This is a reference to the early‑1980s ‘mysterious shootings’ campaign in which security forces carried out extrajudicial killings of thousands of alleged criminals as a projection of state authority.

Who speaks for the riot? Youth agency and the contest over protest narratives

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The figure of the ‘penyusup’—the shadowy provocateur who incites unrest and pushes protest beyond the bounds of legitimate political action—has become deeply entrenched in Indonesia’s interpretive repertoire for understanding episodes of mass mobilisation.

Gangster populism: political impediment or strategic asset for Prabowo?

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Paramilitary mass organisations (ormas) have re-emerged in recent months as volatile high-profile actors, prompting concerns over the potential resurgence of informal coercive practices under Prabowo’s presidency.

Covid-19, inequality and Jakarta’s urban poor: resilient, but at great risk

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As Indonesia grapples with the spread of Covid-19, a disproportionate burden and risk is being worn by the urban poor. Dr Ian Wilson looks at the ways in which the urban poor are taking action in the face of limited government support.

Out of the rubble: Jakarta’s poor and displaced seek a vehicle for their voice

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Jakarta Governor Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama’s time as leader has been marked by urban evictions on an unprecedented scale. Some 325 locations have been slated for eviction by the end of 2016, in the months approaching the 2017 governor’s elections. Dr Ian Wilson examines how urban poor groups, residents and their allies are mobilising and networking in response to the forced removals.

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