The show of support for presidential contender Anies Baswedan has again underscored the enduring dynamic in Indonesian politics: competition without opposition. More here: https://fulcrum.sg/anies-baswedans-run-for-president-will-it-provoke-new-distinctions-in-contestation/
Religious Dress in Schools Polemic and Indonesia’s Philosophical Vacuum by Max Lane
The popularity of a recent image lamenting the wearing of conservative dress, particularly headscarves, by girls in Indonesia’s state schools have highlighted philosophical tensions in society and politics, with no easy answers. Click below. Religious Dress in Schools Polemic and Indonesia’s Philosophical Vacuum by Max Lane
NEW BOOK: Indonesia Out of Exile – by Max Lane
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https://penguin.sg/book/indonesia-out-of-exile/
NEW BOOK: Indonesia Out of Exile – by Max Lane
FUEL PRICE RISES IN INDONESIA: A CHALLENGE TO STAY THE COURSE by Max Lane”
“Apart from the ongoing student demonstrations, which have been organised by both conservative and progressive student groups, the rhetoric of political parties outside of the formal government coalition has been oppositional. On 6 September, the Justice and Welfare Party (PKS) staged a walk-out of a parliamentary sitting protesting the price rises. Student groups connected to the PKS […]
Business Throws its Support Behind Indonesia’s Opposition-Free Liberal Democracy” by Max Lane
“As electioneering activities start to warm up for the 2024 elections, potential candidates are seeking to enhance their credentials and quietly assessing their own electability. In this context, the traditional political party elites have to contend with a new breed of entrepreneur politicians whose profiles are boosted by their achievements in the ongoing transformation of […]
INDONESIA’S NEW CRIMINAL CODE: THE POLITICAL ESTABLISHMENT VERSUS CIVIL SOCIETY, AGAIN by Max Lane
While public opposition to Indonesia’s proposed revision to its Criminal Code has stalled its passage in parliament, the conservative political establishment looks set to have the upper hand unless the bill’s critics can turn the tide with louder protests. For more read HERE
Indonesia’s New Workers Party: Ambiguity in Labour Politics by Max Lane
The formation of a new Workers Party backed by the country’s labour unions signifies a new trend in Indonesian politics. In August 2021, a new Workers Party (Partai Buruh, PB) was formed. The structure of the party was formalised through a congress in October 2021. For union confederations, 50 trade union federations and a women’s fishermen and […]
FOR PEACE AND LIBERATION: A SOCIALIST EDUCATION CONFERENCE
August 27-28 2022 Sydney, Australia HERE
Timor Leste’s New President: Polarisation Defused or Postponed? by Max Lane
“ On 20 May, Dr Jose Ramos Horta was sworn in as the new president of Timor Leste. The solid win by the president-elect, however, does not solve the internecine conflicts between parties at different ends of the political spectrum. Dr Horta bagged his victory despite the 19 March presidential elections seeing a crowded field of 16 […]
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