Many were completely shocked when it was announced on Tuesday that an Indonesian court had found Jakarta’s governor, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok), guilty of blasphemy against Islam and sentenced him to two years in prison. I have to say, regrettably, that those of us who have been paying attention to the wave of conservative Islam […]
Author Archives: Bill Ozanick
Bill Ozanick lived in Southeast Asia for nearly four years, where he consulted for various companies and governments. He received his master's degree in International Affairs from Johns Hopkins University and currently lives and works in Washington, D.C. Bill is fluent in Indonesian and frequently writes about political and social issues in Southeast Asia. He has written for The Jakarta Post, The Hill, The Diplomat, The Clarion Project, and The Malaysian Insider. You can follow him on Twitter @BillOzanick