DARI GOVERNMENT CONTRACTOR THINK TANK KE THINK TANK HIBRIDA: ADAPTASI DAN REPOSISI PERAN CSIS INDONESIA DI ERA REFORMASI (1998-2025)

Revo Linggar Vandito, . (2026) DARI GOVERNMENT CONTRACTOR THINK TANK KE THINK TANK HIBRIDA: ADAPTASI DAN REPOSISI PERAN CSIS INDONESIA DI ERA REFORMASI (1998-2025). SEIKAT: Jurnal Ilmu Sosial, Politik dan Hukum, 5 (3). pp. 193-207. ISSN 2964-0962

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Abstract

CSIS Indonesia is one of the most influential think tanks in Southeast Asia; however, the transformation of its role from the New Order to the Reform Era has not been thoroughly examined in Indonesian political science literature. This study aims to analyze the typological transformation of CSIS Indonesia using Abelson's (2012) think tank typology framework and Medvetz's (2012) theory of think tank positioning. The research employs a qualitative method with a case study design and interpretivist approach, through structured interviews with researchers and academics as well as documentary analysis of primary and secondary sources. The findings indicate that during the 1971–1987 period, CSIS Indonesia functioned as a Government Contractor Think Tank dependent on state patronage through the networks of Ali Moertopo and Soedjono Hoemardhani. Following the rupture of its relationship with the Soeharto regime, CSIS pursued three adaptive strategies: establishing international think tank networks, opening itself to foreign donors, and consolidating media and business infrastructure. In the Reform Era, CSIS Indonesia cannot be classified into a single typology; rather, it simultaneously exhibits characteristics of an advocacy think tank, a university without students,and a policy club, making it more accurately described as a typologically anomalous hybrid think tank. This finding confirms Abelson's proposition that typological identification of think tanks is an inherent challenge, while also demonstrating that typologies developed in a North American context require conceptual adaptation when applied to think tanks operating in countries with authoritarian legacies

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	No.Panggil: 2210413012 Pembimbing: Abdul Ghofur Penguji 1: Luky Djuniardi Djani Penguji 2: Lia Wulandari
Uncontrolled Keywords:	CSIS Indonesia, Think Tank, Think Tank Typology, Reformation
Subjects:	J Political Science > JC Political theory J Political Science > JF Political institutions (General) J Political Science > JQ Political institutions Asia
Divisions:	Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik > Program Studi Ilmu Politik (S1)
Depositing User:	REVO LINGGAR VANDITO
Date Deposited:	01 Sep 2026 03:05
Last Modified:	01 Sep 2026 03:05
URI:	http://repository.upnvj.ac.id/id/eprint/52906

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