Opinion: Indonesia potentially set to take on China and claim leadership of ‘moderate’ Islam

Read an opinion by James M Dorsey suggesting that “Indonesia has to date sought to walk a fine line in escalating tensions between the United States and China, including its refusal to speak out on the plight of the Uighurs. Indonesia has further sought to balance rejection of Chinese maritime claims in Indonesian waters with a desire to attract Chinese investment”.

The opinion also highlights some recent developments and issues related to FoRB in the country, including the appointment of the new Minister for Religious Affairs, and the outlaw of the Islamic Defenders Fronts on the ground of the Presidential Decree.