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Ahok blasphemy case
October 12, 2022
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.
June 30, 2022
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.
November 10, 2017
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.
May 29, 2017
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."
May 12, 2017
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."
April 21, 2017
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.
February 03, 2017
Packed Lunch Protesters: Outrage for Hire in Indonesia
By Sally Andrews
Paid protesting is a long-standing part of Indonesian politics.
January 30, 2017
Jakarta’s Election Is Unraveling Indonesia
By James P. Bean
A potent mix of Islamism, anti-communism, and racial prejudice threatens to boil over.
December 24, 2016
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.
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