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Minister tells Unair to retract student body suspension

Archipelago 1 year ago

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Minister tells Unair to retract student body suspension

Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Satryo Brodjonegoro has asked Airlangga University (Unair) in Surabaya, East Java, to revoke the suspension of one of its student executive bodies (BEM) for criticizing President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka.

Netanyahu says 'shame' on Macron for urging halt to arms supply to Israel

Middle East and Africa 1 year ago

Netanyahu says 'shame' on Macron for urging halt to arms supply to Israel

"As Israel fights the forces of barbarism led by Iran, all civilised countries should be standing firmly by Israel's side. Yet, President Macron and other Western leaders are now calling for arms embargoes against Israel. Shame on them," Netanyahu said in a statement issued by his office.

Evaluating PKS's strategy: Pragmatism vs idealism

Academia 1 year ago

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Evaluating PKS's strategy: Pragmatism vs idealism

Remaining in the opposition would allow the PKS to persist in offering policy alternatives and preserving its ideological consistency, which has long been part of its political identity.

Cambodian politician fined $1.5 million for defamation after democracy criticism

Asia & Pacific 1 year ago

Cambodian politician fined $1.5 million for defamation after democracy criticism

The ruling comes just weeks after a Cambodian court sentenced a group of environmental activists to up to eight years in jail for plotting against the government and insulting the king.

The rise of Islamic environmentalism and neoliberalism

Academia 1 year ago

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The rise of Islamic environmentalism and neoliberalism

Some Indonesian Muslims believe in sustainable mining, arguing that exploiting the environment can meet current needs without sacrificing those of future generations.

Southeast Asia needs a courageous, forward-thinking ASEAN: Marty

Interview 1 year ago

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Southeast Asia needs a courageous, forward-thinking ASEAN: Marty

The next government should continue – and even enhance – its internationalist agendas not only in ASEAN but also globally, to be present, counted and visible within the region and beyond.

‘Not in my name’: Jews against the Gaza war

Academia 1 year ago

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‘Not in my name’: Jews against the Gaza war

In Indonesia, which as a Muslim-majority nation naturally stands strongly in support of Palestinian rights and freedoms, there is a tendency to conflate Jewish people and Israelis with the Israeli government.

More ministries could lead to more corruption: Mahfud

Politics 1 year ago

More ministries could lead to more corruption: Mahfud

Mahfud said that the proposal to add more ministerial portfolios should be a seen as a move to reward the many political parties that had contributed to the presidential bid of Prabowo in the Feb. 14 election.

Our post-election homework: Consolidating civil society

Perspectives 2 years ago

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Our post-election homework: Consolidating civil society

Under the term kritik solutif dan santun (solutional and polite criticism), opinions are often shut down and delegitimized.

Politics of denial and the greater need for elected leaders’ accountability

Perspectives 2 years ago

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Politics of denial and the greater need for elected leaders’ accountability

Studies show that in some countries, rulers often use the label of fake news and denial to suppress critical voices and cover up their weaknesses.

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