About BINAR Indonesia

BINAR (Centre for Social and Political Studies) is an independent research centre based in Jakarta, Indonesia. We study the intersection of digital platforms, political communication, and democratic governance.

Our Mission

To produce rigorous, independent research that informs public debate and policy decisions about democracy, digital technologies, and political life in Indonesia.

Our Approach

We combine qualitative and quantitative methods, embedding our research in Indonesian context while engaging with global scholarship and policy debates.

Research Themes

  • Platform Governance

    How digital platforms shape and are shaped by Indonesian regulatory environments.

  • Political Communication

    The dynamics of political messaging, misinformation, and public discourse online.

  • Democratic Studies

    Elections, civil society, and the health of democratic institutions in Indonesia.

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