Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) - Indonesia at Melbourne

When religion meets Covid-19 in Indonesia: more than a matter of conservatives and moderates

Analysis, Public health, Religion, Society

It 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.

Nahdlatul Ulama and Muhammadiyah struggle with internal divisions in the post-Soeharto era

20 Years After Soeharto, Analysis, Politics, Religion

Recent years have seen significant divisions within Indonesia's two largest Muslim organisations, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and Muhammadiyah. Ahmad Syarif Syechbubakr looks at the causes of these divisions and how they are affecting the organisations' religious and political positions.

Talking Indonesia: religious authority in Islam

Religion, Talking Indonesia

Are we seeing a conservative turn in Indonesian Islam? What new Islamic organisations are emerging, and what challenges do they pose to mainstream organisations such as NU and Muhammadiyah? Dr Charlotte Setijadi explores these questions and more with Dr Ahmad Najib Burhani in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.

Talking Indonesia: vigilantism

Analysis, Security, Society, Talking Indonesia

How pervasive is vigilante violence in democratic Indonesia? What drives the phenomenon, and how does the state respond when citizens turn to vigilantism? Dr Dave McRae explores these questions and more with Sana Jaffrey in the final Talking Indonesia episode for 2017.

Meet the Habibs: the Yemen connection in Jakarta politics

Analysis, Politics, Religion, Society

Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) leader Rizieq Shihab is Indonesia's most prominent 'Habib' – an honorific title given to Islamic scholars who are descendants of Prophet Muhammad. Ahmad Syarif Syechbubakr traces the origins of the Habib in Indonesia and examines their influence over contemporary Jakarta politics.

Between persecution and prosecution: vigilantes, the state and the politics of offence

Analysis, Media, Religion, Society

After leading massive protests against former Jakarta Governor Basuki 'Ahok' Tjahaja Purnama, the past few months have seen the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) doggedly pursuing individuals who have criticised the organisation online. Sana Jaffrey and Siswo Mulartono look at the significance of this phenomenon and explain why is it likely to continue.

Morality versus the law: Rizieq Shihab on the defensive

Analysis, Politics, Religion, Society

Police named Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) leader Rizieq Shihab a suspect in a high-profile pornography case on Monday. Dr Helen Pausacker writes that while many of his opponents would like to see him behind bars, there is little legal justification for charging him under the Pornography Law.

Charges and counter-charges threaten Indonesian democracy

Analysis, Law, Politics

The fiercely contested Jakarta gubernatorial election has given rise to a cycle of charges and counter-charges between the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) and its opponents. Abdil Mughis Mudhoffir and Rafiqa Qurrata Ayun write that this politicisation of criminal justice is doing serious damage to the rule of law.

Talking Indonesia: Ahok, race, religion & democracy (part 2)

Politics, Religion, Talking Indonesia

How much is the controversy around Jakarta Governor Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama related to his ethnicity and religion and how much is it about popular politics in Indonesia today? How has Ahok’s own political style played a part? Dr Jemma Purdey discusses these issues and more with Professor Ariel Heryanto in the latest Talking Indonesia podcast.

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