On this episode, we focus on the latest developments involving the controversial hardline Islamic association known as the 212 Alumni. This group was instrumental in the campaign against the former Jakarta governor Basuki Purnama or Ahok in 2017. The 212 Alumni is making headlines once again as they hope to play a another role in a new coalition to challenge President Widodo’s re-election run in 2019.

We discussed a variety of topics such as, the controversial cleric Habib Rizieq, the use of identity politics, the 212 groups view of Widodo, and how 212 intends to play a role in the upcoming presidential elections in 2019.

Host: Shawn Corrigan

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-corrigan/

Email us! [email protected]

This podcast is brought to you by LEXICO Indonesia, a political risk advisory in Jakarta. www.lexicoindonesia.com