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Sep 06 2026

The Positive Significance Behind Jokowi and JK ‘Swapping Traditional Attire’

By PUSKAPOL UI Article

The unusual move by President Jokowi and Vice President Jusuf Kalla (JK) to wear traditional attire while attending the annual joint session of the MPR, DPR, and DPD has been…

Sep 05 2026

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Rejecting the Objectivity of Young Voters

By PUSKAPOL UI Article

Kompas.id published an article by Fuadil 'Ulum entitled "Rejecting the Objectification of Young Voters". This article discusses the position of young voters in politics and elections, especially regarding the tendency…

Sep 04 2026

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Political Actors and the Failure of Egypt’s Democratic Transition (2011–2013)

By PUSKAPOL UI Article

This study examines the roles played by Egyptian political actors during the transition period and how these roles contributed to the failure of the democratic transition. The actors include: 1)…

Sep 04 2026

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Volunteerism and the Illusion of Civil Society’s Resurgence

By PUSKAPOL UI Article

Much of the debate surrounding Indonesia’s 2014 presidential election has highlighted the success of civil society in propelling a popular candidate to the presidency and in organizing a burgeoning spirit…

Sep 04 2026

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The Myth of Civil Society’s Democratic Role: Volunteerism and Indonesian Democracy

By PUSKAPOL UI Article

Does the rapidly growing political activism of civil society correlate positively with the deepening of democracy in Indonesia? This article addresses this question by examining the role of civil society…

Sep 04 2026

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Islamic Populism in Indonesia: Case Study of Action to Defend Islam by GNPF-MUI in 2016-2017

By PUSKAPOL UI Article

Populism is not a new phenomenon in Indonesia. Throughout the country's history, populist resistance movements have emerged in various forms, spanning the Old Order era to the post-New Order period.…

Sep 04 2026

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Preventing the Death of Democracy from Within

By PUSKAPOL UI Article

What is more frightening than witnessing the rise of a demagogue through democratic means? In a democracy, such an outcome is a nightmare. This book vividly illustrates the authors' concerns…

Sep 04 2026

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The Dynamics of Shrinking Religious Freedom in Post-Reform Indonesia

By PUSKAPOL UI Article

Most studies on religious freedom in Indonesia have revealed a stark gap between constitutional protections and the actual implementation of religious freedom, highlighting the state's failure to fulfill its role…

Sep 04 2026

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Overburdened TNI Barracks Conditions

By PUSKAPOL UI Article

The increasing military involvement in civilian affairs in Indonesia has raised concerns, given the history of power abuses during the *dwifungsi* (dual-function) era under Suharto’s rule.In the post-Reformasi period, the…

Sep 04 2026

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Election Financing in Indonesia

By PUSKAPOL UI Book

In Indonesia, election financing remains a crucial topic in every general election. This financing encompasses aspects of revenue, expenditure, and fund management. While not the sole focus, discussions on election…

The Positive Significance Behind Jokowi and JK ‘Swapping Traditional Attire’

Rejecting the Objectivity of Young Voters

Political Actors and the Failure of Egypt’s Democratic Transition (2011–2013)

Volunteerism and the Illusion of Civil Society’s Resurgence

The Myth of Civil Society’s Democratic Role: Volunteerism and Indonesian Democracy

Islamic Populism in Indonesia: Case Study of Action to Defend Islam by GNPF-MUI in 2016-2017

Preventing the Death of Democracy from Within

The Dynamics of Shrinking Religious Freedom in Post-Reform Indonesia

Overburdened TNI Barracks Conditions

Election Financing in Indonesia

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