The Hunger Games: Indonesia’s problematic electoral system will continue in 2024
2024 Indonesian Elections, Law, Politics, Top StoriesElectoral processes are inherently competitive. But can a democratic system be too competitive? Indonesia’s current open list electoral system not only requires candidates to compete against candidates from different political parties – but also those from their own party.
How can Australia make sure its economic partnership with Indonesia works – for both countries?
Economy, Foreign Policy, Law, Top StoriesPrime Minister Anthony Albanese's visit to Indonesia was a good sign for the implementation of Australia's free trade agreement with Indonesia. But there is still a lot of work to do.
Isolation blues: a legislative failure at the heart of Indonesia’s national ideology
Law, Politics, Religion, SocietyNadirsyah Hosen and Jeremy J Kingsley look at the debate over the Pancasila guidelines bill and argue that one of Pancasila's main strengths is its ambiguity.
Indonesia’s omnibus bill: typo or ‘mistaken instruction’?
Law, Political parties, PoliticsDr Nadirsyah Hosen, Dr Jeremy J Kingsley and Professor Tim Lindsey write that the so-called “omnibus bill” on job creation has been misnamed – it is basically about making life easier for big business.
When religion meets Covid-19 in Indonesia: more than a matter of conservatives and moderates
Analysis, Public health, Religion, SocietyIt is overly simplistic to label those who defy recommendations on physical distancing to worship at mosques, churches and temples as radicals or extremists, writes Dr Nadirsyah Hosen.
The presidential election: communism vs caliphate?
2019 Indonesian Elections, Analysis, Elections, Politics, ReligionOver recent weeks, supporters of both President Joko Widodo and his opponent, Prabowo Subianto, have attempted to frame the contest as an ideological battle between communism and a caliphate. This is far too simplistic, writes Dr Nadirsyah Hosen.
Islam Nusantara: a local Islam with global ambitions?
Analysis, ReligionIndonesia’s largest Islamic organisation, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), is promoting Islam Nusantara — its vision of an inclusive and peaceful Islam — as a counterweight to violent extremism. What exactly is meant by the concept? And what can Islam Nusantara offer the broader Muslim world? Dr Nadirsyah Hosen examines the movement.