ARTICLES

Many Indonesians talk about Pancasila, the political principles of the nation, as if they have a clear meaning. By looking at how the principles have been interpreted from the early period until now, we can see that’s not the case. This is the latest CRCS report by Azis Anwar on the multiple interpretations of Pancasila, available for download.

Many Indonesians talk about Pancasila, the political principles of the nation, as if they have a clear meaning. By looking at how the principles have been interpreted from the early period until now, we can see that’s not the case. This is the latest CRCS report by Azis Anwar on the multiple interpretations of Pancasila, available for download.

The CRCS latest report on Pancasila received a critique saying that science (ilmu pengetahuan) provides tools to separate the correct interpretations of Pancasila from incorrect ones. Azis Anwar writes an article responding to that critique here.

Some ex-jihadists in Poso may have disengaged or ceased participating in violence, but they haven't been deradicalized. This report on the talk by Ihsan Ali Fauzi at the Wednesday Forum details the stories of ex-jihadists and the factors that contribute to their disengagement and delegitimization of the ideological underpinnings of violence.

The Constitutional Court recently ruled that it is unconstitutional to force followers  of indigenous religions leaving the religious column on their identity card blank. This ruling represents a positive progress—on paper. This report covers a discussion at UGM that asks if the ruling will really be implemented. (Indonesian)

CRCS and ICRS students visited Padepokan Lemah Putih Solo to join the Borobudur “Move into Life” program. They learned and practiced a spiritual bodily movement called Joget Amerta (Amerta Dance). CRCS student Fiqh Vredian reflects on the experience of learning the Amerta Dance.

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