Menchik Co-Launches Indonesia Social Science Seminar Series
The IS4, sponsored by the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre, will bring together social science experts from across the globe to discuss pressing issues facing Indonesia.
Hefner Keynotes Muhammadiyah Ramadan Speaker Series
“I emphasize that Indonesia is a country which successfully develops the most effective modern Islamic education. Indeed, Muhammadiyah contributes to the most success.”
Hefner Elected President of American Institute for Indonesian Studies
Professor Hefner will lead the United States’ main sponsor and clearing house for research on and in Indonesia for a three year term.
Menchik Discusses Jokowi’s Address at UN General Assembly
Professor Menchick said it was impressive how Jokowi’s remarks laid out how Indonesia must be wary of all great powers.
Hefner’s Documentary Film Series, Indonesian Pluralities, Released
Prof. Robert Hefner releases the first of his six co-produced documentaries, “Indonesian Pluralities,” in Indonesia.
Hefner Speaks at Conference on Islam and Religious Freedom
Prof. Robert Hefner attended a recent conference on “The Islamic Case for Religious Freedom,” in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Menchik Discusses Indonesian Democracy on Al Jazeera
Prof. Jeremy Menchik was interviewed for a recent online segment examining whether Indonesia is moving away from democracy.
Menchik Publishes Journal Article on Democratic Decline in Indonesia
Prof. Jeremy Menchik published an article in Asian Studies Review on a potential breakdown in Indonesia’s democracy.
Menchik Interviewed on Indonesia’s Elections
Prof. Jeremy Menchik was interviewed for a recent article on this year’s elections in Indonesia.
Menchik Uses Campaign Advertisements as Data
In a recent paper, Menchik undertook quantitative content analysis from election posters of over 750 Indonesian candidates from Islamic political parties.
Hefner Coordinates Workshops on Indonesian Electoral Campaign
Prof. Robert Hefner coordinated a workshop on the role of Islam and Muslims in the 2019 presidential electoral campaign.
Hefner Speaks at Conference on Nusantara Philosophy
Prof. Robert Hefner delivered a keynote entitled “Indonesian Democracy and Nusantara Ethics: A Middle Path between Secular Liberalism and Religious Nationalism.”
Menchik Speaks at NYU on Indonesia’s Upcoming Election
Prof. Jeremy Menchik spoke as part of a discussion hosted by the New York Southeast Asia Network entitled “The Power and Perils of Elections: Indonesia and Malaysia in 2018-19.”
Menchik Publishes Journal Article on Soft Separation Democracy
Prof. Jeremy Menchik discusses “Soft Separation Democracy” in an article published in Politics and Religion.
Islam and Democracy in Indonesia Reviewed in FA
Prof. Jeremy Menchik’s book Islam and Democracy in Indonesia was reviewed in Foreign Affairs.
Menchik Speaks at Stanford on Indonesian Islamic Civil Society
Prof. Jeremy Menchik spoke at two events at Stanford University on October 12, 2017.
Menchik in Deutsche Welle on Shariah in Indonesia
Prof. Jeremy Menchik discusses why a significant portion of the Indonesian population supports the implementation of Islamic law, Shariah, in the country.
Menchik Speaks at Forum on Religion and Politics in Indonesia
Prof. Jeremy Menchik spoke at the forum hosted by the United States-Indonesia Society in Washington D.C.
Menchik in The Conversation on Indonesia’s Pious Democracy
Prof. Jeremy Menchik examined whether whether Indonesia’s tradition of religious tolerance and pluralism is safe from extremism.
Menchik in WaPo on Tolerance Without Liberalism
Prof. Jeremy Menchik’s concept of tolerance with liberalism was referenced in the article.