We hold occasional policy briefings where high-level speakers provide insight and analysis.

Attendees include EIAS members and other interested parties.

Experts wishing to discuss a possible topic for a Special Briefing are invited to contact EIAS Director Dr Willem van der Geest.

Islam and Democracy: Indonesia's 2004 Elections and Beyond
Thursday, 6 May
Embassy of Indonesia, Avenue de Tervuren 294, 1150 Brussels.

Indonesia is a nation in flux, striving to establish a democratic framework while overcoming the challenges of development, terrorism and globalisation. As the most populous Muslim country in the world, Indonesia’s response to these challenges is a crucial indicator of the future of both regional and global prosperity and stability. This seminar will examine the results of the country’s recent local, regional and parliamentary elections and how these may affect the forthcoming Presidential elections, as well as Indonesia’s future role as a leading nation in the region and the world.

Speakers included Dr Salim Said, Department of Social and Political Science, University of Indonesia, and Dr Francois Raillon, Director of Research, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, with discussant Dr Tazeen Murshid, Université Libre de Bruxelles.

Download Dr Raillon's Presentation (pdf) 

Photos of the meeting

Download the Letter of Invitation (pdf) and brief details of the speakers.