Yuka Kayane is an Affiliated Researcher at the University of Tsukuba. She received her Ph.D. in Area Study from Kyoto University in 2017. She researches politics and Islam in Indonesia, especially focusing on Nahdlatul Ulama (NU). She has been conducting research mostly in East Java to explore the historical trajectory and socio-political development of NU.
Who are the “Conservatives”? The Rise of Anti-Pluralist Dissidents in Nahdlatul Ulama (NU)
There is a certain established image of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), Indonesia’s largest Islamic organization, as representing “moderate” Islam. However, recent events in local and national Indonesian politics have severely undermined this image. In fact, NU conservatives are gaining popularity both through traditional propagation activities (dakwah) and via online media. This article explores the trajectories of NU’s anti-pluralist dissidents.
