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Indonesia and the Creeping Threat of ‘Military Operations Other Than War’
By Azifah Astrina
Jakarta's revised TNI law illustrates the danger of the “MOOTW” doctrine – a worrying concept that is not unique to Indonesia.
Southeast Asia’s Quiet Revolt Against the Dollar: Should the US Be Worried?
By Karishma Shah
The shift away from the U.S. currency is still in its early days, but the era of unquestioned dollar supremacy may be gradually drawing to a close.
Are the Russians Eyeing West Papua for an Overseas Military Base?
By Muhammad Faizal Abdul Rahman
Indonesia has denied reports that Russia is seeking to station military aircraft in its easternmost province. But this may not be the end of the matter given Russia’s interests in the region.
2 Rohingya Refugees Die in Indonesia Amid Global Funding Crunch
By Abdu Rahman
The deaths of two men in their 20s highlight the deepening crisis facing Rohingya refugees in Indonesia: inadequate housing, little or no access to healthcare, and a dearth of humanitarian assistance.
The Trump Tariff Shock Should Push Indonesia to Reform Its Economy
By Panji Kusumo and Bakhrul Fikri
Rather than retaliating or kowtowing to Washington, Jakarta needs to get its own house in order.
China’s Xi Hails Ties With Indonesia Ahead of Southeast Asia Tour
By Sebastian Strangio
The Chinese leader will this week visit Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia, where he will attempt to contrast China's steady economic engagement with the volatility of the current U.S. administration.
Contesting Prabowo Subianto’s Polite Democracy
By Fadhilah Fitri Primandari
The Indonesian leader claims to support democracy, but only in terms of a stifling notion of national "unity."
Indonesia Ready to Temporarily Shelter Palestinians From Gaza, President Says
By Sebastian Strangio
Prabowo Subianto has embarked on a trip to five Middle Eastern countries, during which the issue of Gaza is expected to feature prominently.
In Indonesia, President Prabowo’s ‘Ivy League Mafia’ Echoes the Past
By Larry Luckey
The Indonesian leader has surrounded himself with a circle of Western-educated economic advisors resembling the "Berkeley Mafia" that guided Suharto's New Order regime.
Indonesia’s Quiet Militarization Under President Prabowo Subianto
By Azifah Astrina
The revision of the TNI Law has eroded the principle of civilian supremacy. It could also undermine the cohesion of the military itself.
ASEAN’s Position in Plastic Treaty Negotiations: Paper Tiger, Plastic Dragon?
By Yuyun Ismawati and Wong Pui Yi
ASEAN has become an attractive destination for petrochemical expansion and plastic waste exports, given its proximity to China and regional appetite for foreign investment. This will come at high risks to the region.
Russia’s Complicated Strategic Frontiers in Southeast Asia
By Lucas Myers and Dan White
Southeast Asia is an especially appealing strategic frontier in Moscow’s dream of a multipolar world. But the reality of Russian engagement in the region is complicated.
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