Is Indonesia’s Largest Islamic Organization Compromising Its Political Neutrality?

Is Indonesia’s Largest Islamic Organization Compromising Its Political Neutrality?

The growing political involvement of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), Indonesia’s most prominent Islamic organization, ahead of next month’s election marks a significant departure from its foundational ethos. Established in 1926 primarily as a social entity, NU’s recent political foray raises concerns about its adherence to its original khittah, the framework guiding its principles and actions. This … Read more

Is It Really Wrong For Two Dogs To Get Married?

Is It Really Wrong For Two Dogs To Get Married?

Advertisement If you think true love is dead, think again. From Indonesia, we have the happy news that two Alaskan Malamutes named Jojo and Luna were married in an opulent wedding ceremony at a mall in Jakarta last Friday, wearing traditional Javanese costumes alongside their owners. But true love does not come cheap. The ceremony … Read more

Gulf States’ Growing Aid Diplomacy in Indonesia

Gulf States’ Growing Aid Diplomacy in Indonesia

Advertisement Recent years have seen a significant expansion of ties between Indonesia and the nations of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which includes Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. While economic and political ties have been widely reported, less attention has been focused on the aid diplomacy carried out by … Read more