Tag
Ahok blasphemy case
![In Indonesia, a Rising Tide of Religious Intolerance In Indonesia, a Rising Tide of Religious Intolerance](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-10-12-004537.jpg)
In Indonesia, a Rising Tide of Religious Intolerance
By Laura Arman
Despite its official motto of "unity in diversity," the country is becoming increasingly inhospitable for members of religious minorities.
![Indonesia Shuts Down Bar Chain Following Blasphemy Controversy Indonesia Shuts Down Bar Chain Following Blasphemy Controversy](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-06-30-053216.jpg)
Indonesia Shuts Down Bar Chain Following Blasphemy Controversy
By Sebastian Strangio
Blasphemy prosecutions have become more common over the past two decades, undermining Indonesia's reputation as a moderate Islamic state.
![Zon, Zen, and the Art of Mass Mobilization in Indonesia Zon, Zen, and the Art of Mass Mobilization in Indonesia](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-jokowi_berpidato_aksi_2_desember.jpg)
Zon, Zen, and the Art of Mass Mobilization in Indonesia
By Terry Russell
Islamists have gained strength thanks to political support from Prabowo Subianto's allies.
![Stop Calling Indonesia a Role Model. It's Stopped Being One. Stop Calling Indonesia a Role Model. It's Stopped Being One.](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-11-04_13-01-44.jpg)
Stop Calling Indonesia a Role Model. It's Stopped Being One.
By Benedict Rogers
"It’s over for Indonesia’s tradition of moderation... In ten years, Indonesia could be Pakistan."
![Ahok Is in Jail. Where Does Indonesia Go From Here? Ahok Is in Jail. Where Does Indonesia Go From Here?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2017-02-03_15-06-41.jpg)
Ahok Is in Jail. Where Does Indonesia Go From Here?
By Benedict Rogers
"Indonesia’s pluralism isn’t simply in peril, it is on life support."
![The Fall of Ahok and Indonesia's Future The Fall of Ahok and Indonesia's Future](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-rts12wwq.jpg)
The Fall of Ahok and Indonesia's Future
By Nithin Coca
Ahok's defeat says less about the rise of Islamism and more about the strength of entrenched political interests.
![Packed Lunch Protesters: Outrage for Hire in Indonesia Packed Lunch Protesters: Outrage for Hire in Indonesia](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2017-02-03_15-06-41.jpg)
Packed Lunch Protesters: Outrage for Hire in Indonesia
By Sally Andrews
Paid protesting is a long-standing part of Indonesian politics.
![Jakarta’s Election Is Unraveling Indonesia Jakarta’s Election Is Unraveling Indonesia](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2017-01-30_04-41-53.jpg)
Jakarta’s Election Is Unraveling Indonesia
By James P. Bean
A potent mix of Islamism, anti-communism, and racial prejudice threatens to boil over.
![Can Jakarta Governor Ahok Escape Indonesia’s Blasphemy Law? Can Jakarta Governor Ahok Escape Indonesia’s Blasphemy Law?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-12-23_15-28-15.jpg)
Can Jakarta Governor Ahok Escape Indonesia’s Blasphemy Law?
By Tobias Basuki
Ahok's fate will have huge implications for Indonesia's future as a pluralistic democracy.
Page 1 of 1