
Selawat for the New Order
My opinion piece on IndoProgress about the irony of conservative Islamic populism embracing the Suharto legacy, and the history of Selawat Asyghil as a prayer of Muslim resistance against authoritarian rule.
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My opinion piece on IndoProgress about the irony of conservative Islamic populism embracing the Suharto legacy, and the history of Selawat Asyghil as a prayer of Muslim resistance against authoritarian rule.
An analysis of the BERSIH 4.0 movement in Malaysia demanding the resignation of PM Najib Razak and the possibility of a reform wave in the neighboring country.
A translated statement by four progressive Muslim intellectuals calling for unity among Muslim Democrats worldwide to promote reform, democracy, and peaceful coexistence.
An analysis of Egypt's political situation following the 2013 military coup and the prospects for democracy in the country ahead of the 2014 presidential election.