Ian Wilson

@iwilson69

Senior Lecturer in Politics, Principle Fellow, Indo-Pacific Research Centre, Murdoch Uni. Indonesian politics. SEA social movements. Same handle on bluesky

Fremantle, Perth (WA) Joined July 2014

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Ian Wilson @iwilson69 Oct 1

Enjoyed this collab with @malakaprojectid as part of their 'kelas pakar' series, where I discuss how and why premanisme has been a persistent feature of Indonesian's social, economic and political life. youtube.com/watch?v=3fcAzA…

www.youtube.com Preman dan Jagoan Dipelihara Negara Bagaimana negara bekerja dalam kehidupan sehari-hari? Dalam video K...

Ian Wilson @iwilson69 Sep 9

Selamat jalan Mas Angga. Terima kasih atas kontriubusi besarmu, for the discussions on the steps of the Asia Research Centre over kretek and kopi tubruk ....
The Intellectual Who Refused to Stay in His Tower artnusantara.com/2026/09/09/the…

artnusantara.com The Intellectual Who Refused to Stay in His Tower - Art Nusantara Remembering Airlangga Pribadi Kusman (1976–2026) By K.Nawasanga INDONESIA has never lacked intellectuals. What it has often lacked is…

Ian Wilson @iwilson69 Aug 31

PBNU has long been opposed to direct elections (from pilkada to presidency) calling them 'harmful'. This internal shift arguably reflects, in context, closer alignment with Prabowo, who advocates returning to New Order style appointments via the MPR/DPRD.
nasional.kompas.com/read/2026/08/3…

nasional.kompas.com Tak Lagi Dipilih Langsung, Begini Mekanisme Pemilihan Ketum PBNU Kesepakatan Muktamar Ke-35 Muktamar ke-35 NU resmi ubah mekanisme pemilihan Ketum PBNU. Tak lagi langsung, kini melalui musyawarah mufakat dan keputusan AHWA.

Ian Wilson @iwilson69 Aug 30

Such is the role of lawyers in GRIB, to obfuscate what is clear as day. Made easier by 'he said, she said' journalism uncritically platforming blatant falsehoods. Video clearly shows armed GRIB convoy, including Hercules, attacking people unprovoked. cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20260…

www.cnnindonesia.com GRIB Jaya Buka Suara soal Hercules Ada di Lokasi Kericuhan 27 Agustus GRIB Jaya buka suara terkait pemimpinnya, Hercules, berada di tengah kericuhan malam 27 Agustus saat aksi demonstrasi terjadi di dekat DPR dan sekitarnya.

Ian Wilson @iwilson69 Jul 19

Looking forward to a fun and engaging conversation with @pandji this August. If you are in Perth, come along! (and amke sure to go to one of his other Oz tour shows)