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Claiming the Nation: Theological Nationalism and Politics in the Philippines with Jayeel Cornelio
April 15, 2024
How do religion and nationalism combine in Philippine politics? And how does this combination change political claims-making, from the death penalty to divorce to LGBTQ+ protections?
Outsourcing Oppression: Everyday State Power in China with Lynette Ong
February 26, 2024
How do states coerce citizens into compliance while minimizing backlash? The Chinese state regularly engages in local and political coercion, yet seems to have provoked minimal recent social turmoil.
Islam, Democracy in Indonesia and Citizenship with Robert Hefner
February 5, 2024
Indonesia is the world’s largest Muslim-majority country, and a vibrant democracy. Its February 2024 elections will bring well over 100 million Indonesians to the polls. How does Islam impact democracy and citizenship in the country?