Using the high-profile 2017 blasphemy trial of the former governor of Jakarta, Basuki
'Ahok'Tjahaja Purnama, as its sole case study, this book assesses whether Indonesia's …

By emphasizing that individual religious freedom depends for its realization on complex
social embeddings, the concept of institutional religious freedom provides an important …

This book critically evaluates different models of judicial leadership in Indonesia to examine
the impact that individual chief justices can have on the development of constitutional courts …

The Council of Indonesian Islamic Scholars (MUI) has exerted increased political influence
in Indonesian politics since the fall of Suharto. Constituted by representatives from various …

The role of Majelis Ulama Indonesia (Indonesian Ulema Council) in influencing the
construction of democracy through its fatwas has fluctuated since its establishment in 1975 …

This article discusses three Indonesian court cases decided in 2017 in which the interests of
conservative Muslims were supported. In the first, the Constitutional Court was asked to …

Hegemonic femininity is a concept beginning to receive scholarly attention, and this paper
illustrates how it has become a critical factor hindering women's leadership opportunities in …

Few countries as culturally rich, politically pivotal, and naturally beautiful as Indonesia are as
often misrepresented in global media and conversation. Stretching 3,400 miles east to west …

Few nations as culturally rich or politically pivotal as Indonesia are so consistently
mischaracterized in global media and conversation. Much of this misrecognition has to do …

Indonesian women were at the forefront of activism during the turbulent period prior to
reformasi and were a part of the leadership that demanded democratic change. Two …