Sunday, September 24, 2023

The Illusive National Unity (Opinion, Tempo, 22 September 2023)

 


The ‘national united’ vision campaigned by presidential candidates is, at some point, illusive. One should note that while this issue seems positively relevant to resolve Indonesia’s polarised society, it also brings a fascist mentality which destruct any political opposition. My view published by Tempo here

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

NU and politics of 2024 (Jawa Pos 21 Sept 2023)

 Nahdlatul Ulama has been established themselves as an apolitical, non-partisan organisation. Yet this is a subject of debate, particularly within the context of upcoming election. My view on NU and its political trajectory published by Jawa Pos this morning: 



Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Opinion, Kompas (10/09/2023)

 My view on pre-electoral coalitions of Indonesia's upcoming presidential contest, published by Kompas (10/09/2023). 

https://www.kompas.id/baca/english/2023/09/10/en-koalisi-dan-soal-loyalitas 

Partocracy in Regional Election (Op-ed Kompas, 27 July 2024)

Have you ever been confused by the inconsistent maneuvers of our political elites? They support each other one moment, then swiftly change t...