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This article examines the contentious politics surrounding the rapid expansion of palm oil plantations in Indonesia, documenting 150 conflicts between rural communities and palm oil companies. It highlights the limited success of anti-corporate activism due to collusion between state actors and corporations, which undermines community efforts to address grievances. The study suggests that the informalized political economy in Indonesia creates a stark imbalance of power, resulting in communities often adopt
- Author
- Zia Ulhaq
- Language
- EN