Reading the NU Congress from a Neuropolitical Perspective: Between Trust and Obedience
This analysis examines the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) congress from a neuropolitical perspective, exploring the dynamics of 'trust' and 'obedience' within Indonesia's largest Islamic organization and their impact on decision-making and loyalty to leadership.
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