Posts with tag: PSI
Talking Indonesia: progressive politics
Politics, Talking IndonesiaWhat does it mean to be "progressive" in an Indonesian context? What does the experience of PSI in 2019 reveal about support for progressive politics in the country? Dr Dave McRae chats with Dr Amalinda Savirani in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.
PSI, minorities and the diaspora vote
2019 Indonesian Elections, Analysis, Political partiesNew party PSI performed particularly well among overseas voters. Dr Dina Afrianty and Dr Monika Winarnita look at why it was popular with the diaspora but failed to meet the legislative threshold at home, and what this might mean for its future.
Is Grace Natalie the next Ahok?
2019 Indonesian Elections, Human Rights, Politics, Religion, SocietyIndonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) head Grace Natalie has been accused of blasphemy for remarks she made on shari'a-inspired local regulations. Is there now no room for non-Muslims to comment on religion in public? Daniel Peterson examines the case against her.