The Rising Tide of Political Violence: How Indonesia’s Attack on an Activist Signals a Global Trend A disturbing pattern is emerging globally: a surge in attacks against human rights defenders and political activists, often accompanied by attempts to obscure the perpetrators’ identities. The recent acid attack on KontraS activist Andrie Yunus in Indonesia, and the … Read more
The Rising Tide of Political Violence: How Attacks on Activists Foreshadow a Global Crisis of Democratic Erosion In Indonesia, the brutal attack on human rights activist Andrie Yunus, sustaining 24% burns from an acid attack, isn’t an isolated incident. It’s a chilling symptom of a global trend: the escalating violence directed at those who dare … Read more
Indonesia’s Spiritual-Political Nexus: How the NU Centenary Signals a New Era of Faith-Based Mobilization Over 105,000 members of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), Indonesia’s largest independent Muslim organization, are converging on Malang for the Mujahadah Kubro, a mass prayer event marking the organization’s 100th anniversary. The presence of President Prabowo Subianto underscores a critical shift: the increasing … Read more