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Challenges Ahead for Indonesia’s Interfaith Couples

Challenges Ahead for Indonesia’s Interfaith Couples

By Hartini
An Indonesian Supreme Court decision in 2023 made it harder for interfaith couples to have their marriages recognized.

In West Papua, the Birth of a ‘Lost Generation’

In West Papua, the Birth of a ‘Lost Generation’

By Klas Lundström
As the world closely watches Gaza and Ukraine, a source reaches out from another enclosed area of prolonged armed conflict: West Papua.
Where Are Indonesia’s Women Leaders?

Where Are Indonesia’s Women Leaders?

By Sharyn Davies
With the election over, Indonesia gears up to celebrate women's day. It's a timely reminder of how far women in leadership have to go in the nation.

What Indonesia’s Presidential Election Means for the World

What Indonesia’s Presidential Election Means for the World

By Parker Novak
Indonesia’s upcoming election presents an inflection point for the world’s third-largest democracy.

Indonesia Embraces New Thinking Amid Rice Crisis

Indonesia Embraces New Thinking Amid Rice Crisis

By Subejo
As the effects of climate change become more apparent, long-held traditions will need to be resurrected. Others will need to be abandoned.

Why Early Retirement of Coal Power is Faltering in Southeast Asia 

Why Early Retirement of Coal Power is Faltering in Southeast Asia 

By James Guild
If the goal is to reduce emissions by shutting coal plants down early without breaking contracts, then someone needs to pay. 

Henry Kissinger and the Murder of Timor-Leste

Henry Kissinger and the Murder of Timor-Leste

By Klas Lundström
Few Timorese would have welcomed the late diplomat with open arms. Fewer still will be sad to see him gone.
Indonesia’s Wedding-party Democracy Is a Marriage on the Rocks

Indonesia’s Wedding-party Democracy Is a Marriage on the Rocks

By Abdul Gaffar Karim
Elections remain a cause for celebration in Indonesia, but without firming up the processes around it, the party might end up being just a democratic facade.

TikTok Says it Regrets Indonesia’s Decision to Ban E-commerce Sales on Social Media Platforms

TikTok Says it Regrets Indonesia’s Decision to Ban E-commerce Sales on Social Media Platforms

By Edna Tarigan and Niniek Karmini
Indonesia banned goods transactions on social media platforms such as TikTok, accusing vendors of predatory pricing.

Indonesia Arrests 88 Chinese Nationals Over Online Romance Scams

Indonesia Arrests 88 Chinese Nationals Over Online Romance Scams

By Associated Press
Police believe the suspects are members of a telephone fraud and online love scam syndicate targeting mostly Chinese. 

Indonesian Protesters Begin Hunger Strike as Bill to Protect Domestic Workers Stalls in Parliament

Indonesian Protesters Begin Hunger Strike as Bill to Protect Domestic Workers Stalls in Parliament

By Niniek Karmini
Lawmakers first proposed a bill to protect domestic workers in 2004 to address issues of discrimination, abuse, and humiliation. Since then, it has been updated but always eventually set aside.
Indonesia’s Just Energy Transition Must Be Transparent and Green

Indonesia’s Just Energy Transition Must Be Transparent and Green

By Andri Prasetiyo and Nabilla Gunawan
At the moment, most of Indonesia’s energy demands are still met with dirty fossil fuels.

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