‘Gangster’ Politics? Examining Protest, Power, and Poverty in Indonesia

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Dialogues at Fulcrum

ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute

33 episodes

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Dialogues at Fulcrum provides an insider's perspective on the ever-evolving landscape of Southeast Asia. We speak to researchers at the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute (ISEAS), as well as external speakers, on topics related to Southeast Asia and its wider geostrategic and economic environment. Dialogues at Fulcrum is published by ISEAS. Established as an autonomous organisation by the Singapore Government in 1968, ISEAS is a regional research centre dedicated to the study of socio-political, security and economic trends and developments in Southeast Asia.

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‘Gangster’ Politics? Examining Protest, Power, and Poverty in Indonesia

Dialogues at Fulcrum

53 minutes

2 weeks ago

‘Gangster’ Politics? Examining Protest, Power, and Poverty in Indonesia

Fulcrum editor and Coordinator, Indonesia Studies Programme, Julia Lau speaks to Dr Ian Wilson about power, politics, and popular culture, including the phenomenon of 'preman' in today's Indonesia.

1:35 – Unpacking the causes of the violent protests in Indonesia in August 2025

9:00 – Prevalence of Preman ('Gangster') politics in Indonesia today

17:56 – Contrasting contemporary Indonesian politics with New Order politics

27:50 – Popular culture ('One Piece') and the evolution of protests and resistance in Indonesia's networked society

33:18 – The trajectory of Indonesian democracy

38:40 – Implications of inadequate efforts to address urban poverty in Indonesia

46:20 – Ian Wilson’s academic journey and tips for aspiring young scholars

Dialogues at Fulcrum is a podcast published by the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.