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Indonesia Rescues Dozens of Rohingya Refugees From Capsized Boat
By Sebastian Strangio
The rescue off the coast of Aceh underscores the extreme dangers that many refugees are exposing themselves to in order to find sanctuary abroad.
The Rise of Indonesia’s Banks
By James Guild
The sector has made a roaring recovery since the doldrums of the Asian Financial Crisis of the late 1990s.
Indonesian Election Commission Affirms Prabowo’s Landslide Victory
By Sebastian Strangio
According to the official results released yesterday, the former general won around 58 percent of the vote on February 14.
Indonesia’s Anies Baswedan To File Election Complaint at Constitutional Court
By Sebastian Strangio
Both losing campaigns are now pursuing a range of complaints against the conduct of the February 14 poll.
Another Aircraft Incident Highlights Indonesia’s Shaky Aviation Safety Record
By Aisyah Llewellyn
Despite a string of fatal accidents, the country is struggling to improve safety standards in its aviation industry.
Dancing into Power: The Successful Rehabilitation of Indonesia’s Prabowo Subianto
By Teuku Harza Mauludi and Pius Fozan
How did an ex-general with such a controversial past manage to scale the pinnacle of Indonesian politics?
Will Prabowo’s Win Increase the Military’s Influence In Indonesian Politics?
By Nia Deliana and Moch Faisal Karim
The army's influence has been on the rise over the past decade. Will this continue under the ex-general's leadership?
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 Prabowo’s Victory Means For Indonesian Foreign Policy
By Joseph Rachman
The ascent of the former general is likely to shift the tone of the country's international engagement, if not the substance.
What on Earth Do Indonesians Think About Democracy?
By David Hutt
Making sense of a 2023 Pew survey that showed majority support for representative democracy, autocracy, and rule by the military.
How Will Chinese Investors Navigate Indonesia’s Post-election Risks?
By Ahmad Syarif
Chinese firms, which have established good relations with President Joko Widodo's cabinet, are quietly putting out feelers ahead of the changeover of administration.
Why the Indonesian State Took Majority Ownership of PT Vale Indonesia
By James Guild
There has long been a desire in certain quarters to eventually move ownership of foreign-owned and operated mines back into Indonesian hands.