The UAE Should Honor Its Commitment to Resettle Syrian Refugees

On June 18, the government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) made a surprise announcement granting nationals of countries suffering from war and disasters a one-year residence visa. Although an important gesture to relieve suffering and provide temporary shelter, Abu Dhabi is not following through on a much more important and sustainable solution to these […]

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2024 Indonesian Elections: Promising Future and Emergence of New Leaders

The 2024 Indonesian elections promise to be a significant event, shaping the future of the nation in profound ways. As we approach this pivotal moment, let’s explore the various aspects that are likely to characterize this election. Political Landscape and Key Parties The presence of several influential parties marks Indonesia’s diverse political landscape. The PDI-P …

The Politics of Sharia Law: Islamist Activists and the State in Democratizing Indonesia

The period of study was 1945-1998. ‘Jakarta Charter’ was not included in the constitution, and a secular constitution for Indonesia was adopted. A ‘new order’ military dictatorship in 1965 saw the perpetuation of the secular-nationalist elites’s domination of the bureaucracy and military. Although movements based on ‘political Islam’ or Islamist movements were convenient allies of …

Platform Banking: The way to the future for Islamic Banking

Islamic banking is entering the state of irrelevance, or impasse. Many countries adopting dual banking system are witnessing the growth of Islamic banking sector stagnating. Indonesia for instance is growing at single digit in 2017, much lower than its peak of 47% in 2011, or 15-20% in the last three years. The growth of innovative …

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