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identity-politics

Politics 7 years ago

Jokowi: Last year of his first term, will there be a second?

As the incumbent, everything he has done can be used to boost his profile, or be used against him. Here are some key questions leading up to the election:

Opinion 7 years ago

Fears, hoax and the politics of identity

Pragmatic politicians are gaining control over the anxiety and fears of Indonesians through hoaxes that are easily trusted, quickly spread and are massively divisive. This situation could trigger violence.

Politics 7 years ago

Gerindra supports Rizieq's idea of creating ‘ummah alliance’

The Gerindra Party, a nationalist-based opposition party led by Prabowo Subianto, appears to have supported an idea floated by Islam Defenders Front (FPI) leader Rizieq Shihab that it form an "ummah alliance" to challenge President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo in the 2019 presidential election.

National 7 years ago

Mosques may become battleground for 2019 election

Indobarometer political analyst Muhammad Qodari expects increased use of mosques for political campaigning in 2019. “There is a possibility that mosques will be turned into campaign venues and used for political mobilization,” he said.

Opinion 8 years ago

PREMIUM
Scapegoating the 'other' in Southeast Asia

The most egregious examples of this “us against them” tactic are occurring in the Philippines, Myanmar and Indonesia. Although the victims differ, the dynamics of their persecution are similar.

Editorial 8 years ago

EDITORIAL: Don't let the worst win

Vice President Jusuf Kalla admits such politicization of religion is difficult to avoid in the regional elections as the world has started to accept it as a norm.

Art & Culture 8 years ago

Essay: Beyond boundaries

In Indonesia, we have witnessed how centuries of politically motivated prejudice against Chinese-Indonesians play itself out in the ugliest form possible during the May 1998 riots.

Art & Culture 8 years ago

Essay: Waiting to explode

Whether we are Chinese-Indonesians, LGBTs, radical Islamists, kafir (infidels) or Ahmadiyah, in xenophobic times like this, the most dangerous thing you can possess is an identity.

Opinion 8 years ago

Indonesian diaspora tangled in global, local politics

For many Indonesian nationals — particularly non-Muslims — living in Europe or in the United States amid Indonesia’s developments puts us in a very uncomfortable situation.