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The PKB-PKS coalition: don’t underestimate a unified Islamic community in 2024

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The union of the National Awakening Party (PKB) and the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) under the banner of the Anies Baswedan and Muhaimin Amin presidential ticket has defied expectations. It is easy to see PKB and PKS as being at opposite ends of a traditionalist-modernist political spectrum. But when we take a longer view of history we can see these different religious orientations do not always preclude collaboration.

Talking Indonesia: pathways to extremism

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In the post-Soeharto era, terrorist acts have drawn attention through a handful of small, but committed, jihadist organisations conducting targeted bombings. In this week's episode, Elisabeth Kramer chats with guest Dr Julie Chernov Hwang about how social networks facilitate entry into and exit from jihadist groups in Southeast Asia.
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The fight for Nahdlatul Ulama in 2024

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As 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.
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Blasphemy cases highlight legal inconsistencies

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Indonesian social media figure Lina Mukherjee was reported to police after a TikTok video of her eating pork went viral on social media. The case highlights the inconsistent application of blasphemy laws throughout Indonesia.
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Islam and the 2024 presidential election: moving towards a consensus candidate?

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The 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?

Beyond Syaikh Zayed Grand Mosque: the UAE and Arab-Indonesian relations

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What is behind the growing ties between Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates?

Shinta Ratri, champion of inclusive theology, dies at 60

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The prominent leader of an Islamic school for trans women died on 1 February.

Is West Sumatra on the verge of an intolerance and violent extremism crisis?

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There are indications of growing intolerance and violent extremism in West Sumatra. A new law could make matters worse.

Half-hearted progress: religious freedom after the new Criminal Code

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Many media reports have been highly critical of how the new Criminal Code (KUHP) treats religious freedom. But there are some changes that should mean minorities are better protected.

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