The fight for Nahdlatul Ulama in 2024
2024 Indonesian Elections, Politics, ReligionAs Indonesia prepares for the 2024 general elections, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) – the nation's largest religious organisation – finds itself in at the centre of a political tug of war as presidential candidates and political parties actively jostle for its endorsement. NU’s leaders need to keep in mind that competition for NU’s endorsement has the potential to influence not only the country's political landscape, but also the organisation itself.
The 2024 elections will be crucial for Indonesian forests: What can we learn from Norway’s anti-deforestation support?
2024 Indonesian Elections, Environment, Natural ResourcesIn 2021 the Indonesian government terminated the REDD+ anti-deforestation deal with Norway. A new agreement between the two countries was unveiled in the lead-up to COP27 but it is lower in ambition and lacks clear financing commitments. What can lessons can we learn from the REDD+ agreement?
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.
Who is Ganjar Pranowo?
2024 Indonesian Elections, PoliticsMegawati Soekarnoputri and Joko Widodo were both present at the announcement of Ganjar Pranowo's presidential candidacy on 21 April. But that doesn't mean the PDI-P team are united.
Islam and the 2024 presidential election: moving towards a consensus candidate?
2024 Indonesian Elections, Politics, ReligionThe Defending Islam rallies in 2016 and 2017 and the very polarising Indonesian presidential election of 2019 suggest the role of Islam in the 2024 election will be more significant than ever. But how will Muslims vote on election day?
Corruption investigations unlikely to disrupt Anies Baswedan’s campaign
2024 Indonesian Elections, Corruption, Politics
With the 2024 Indonesian presidential election looming, credible surveys project three front-runner candidates. The first, Governor of Central Java Ganjar Pranowo, represents the status quo and is supported by the Indonesian Democratic Party…
Talking Indonesia: Gen Z voters
2024 Indonesian Elections, Media, Talking IndonesiaGeneration Z will vote in their first general elections in 2024. How will they vote? Tito Ambyo sits down with Abigail Limuria and Dharmadji Suradika from Bijak Memilih, a website helping young people understand Indonesia's political landscape.
Why vice presidents matter in Indonesia - especially in 2024
2024 Indonesian Elections, PoliticsThe intense speculation and fanfare surrounding presidential nominations can leave the vice presidential role looking like an afterthought. But vice presidential nominations have historically had a major influence on presidential campaigns - and 2024 will be no different.
Village head elections: from money politics to political dynasties
2024 Indonesian Elections, CorruptionA recent proposal to extend the terms of village heads is unlikely to resolve the problems with village head elections.