Alamsyah M. Dja’far

Alamsyah M. Dja’far is a researcher at Wahid Foundation who is currently pursuing a Master of Public Policy at the School of Government and Public Policy, Indonesia.

Why religion continues being integral to Indonesians can be viewed from a supply and demand perspective. State-perpetrated religious discriminations and the potential rise of conservative and hardline groups are concerning. These may lead to a rising tide of intolerance in Indonesia.