Youths are particularly vulnerable for recruitment by extremist groups. Recent findings revealed that such vulnerabilities may be attributed to psychology rather than ideology. We explain how significance motivation may be the key to understand youth extremism.
The concerning riverine litter pollution in Indonesia poses a threat to public health. Governments, communities and producers play pivotal roles in addressing the issue.
Droughts have hit parts of Indonesia, with Java affected the worst. But a group of villagers in a notoriously barren village in Yogyakarta have proven that preserved forests can provide an unlimited source of water.
An obstacle in eradicating human trafficking in Indonesia stems from issues in governance. This requires strengthening its vision, improving its strategy, leadership and coordination in policy implementation.
Many Indonesian nurses are affected by the slow absorption into a sector that is uncertain of its demand for them; a surplus-shortage paradox.
The Indonesian government’s plan to revise the existing UU ITE raises concerns from opposition and watchdogs speculating that the government is finding new means to criminalize freedom of speech.
The issue of money-politics in Indonesia’s regional elections is a worrying sign that rent-seeking interest still plagues its representational system. When social tensions are rising, representation might become a key issue to stability in the future.
The Indonesian government has issued a comprehensive regulation aimed at preventing the development of violent extremism. However, its signing has caused controversy, especially fears of potential witch hunts where people would prejudice and find fault with others.
This is an exclusive statement by FPI lawyer, Aziz Yanuar, sought after its disbandment. The following statement was translated verbatim into English from Bahasa Indonesia.
After 22 years of existence and rife with controversies, the Islamic Defender Front (FPI) has finally collapsed during the Joko Widodo (Jokowi) administration. Was the government right in unilaterally disbanding FPI without warning, much less court proceedings?
