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Indonesia’s Non-aligned Foreign Policy Is Not Neutral
By Retno L.P. Marsudi
No bloc, no problem, explains Indonesia’s foreign minister.
Indonesian Government Claims ‘Positive’ Progress in Myanmar Talks
By Sebastian Strangio
Despite some progress, serious negotiations remain a remote prospect as resistance groups make gains across the country.
UN Expert Calls For Regional Action on Rohingya Boat Arrivals
By Sebastian Strangio
Over the past 10 days, more than 1,000 Rohingya civilians have landed in western Indonesia after perilous ocean journeys from Bangladesh.
Indonesia’s Refugees Are Just in Transit. What Happens If the Boats Keep Coming?
By Aisyah Llewellyn
The past week has seen a new wave of Rohingya arrivals from the refugee camps of southeastern Bangladesh.
The Limits of the Expanding Indonesia-US Partnership
By Nian Peng
Despite their relationship upgrade, Indonesia won’t join the U.S. in countering China.
Indonesia’s Coming Geothermal Boom
By James Guild
The country has long experience with geothermal energy, making it one of Jakarta's preferred forms of renewable energy.
An Indonesian Constitutional Court Scandal and an Election in Jeopardy
By Aisyah Llewellyn
An October 16 ruling by the Constitutional Court could reshape the upcoming presidential contest, and even the future trajectory of Indonesian democracy.
Are We There Yet? Indonesia’s Huge EV Challenge
By Mailinda Eka Yuniza and Jonathan Abram Dewanto
Indonesia wants to increase its use of EVs but the cost of rolling out public charging stations is just one challenge.
Where Does Ganjar Pranowo Stand on Indonesia’s Foreign Policy?
By Noto Suoneto
The PDI-P candidate has laid out a platform that suggests a good deal of continuity with the approach of President Joko Widodo.
Hundreds of Rohingya Refugees Disembark in Indonesia’s Aceh Region
By Sebastian Strangio
Five boats carrying nearly 900 people have reached western Indonesia over the past week, UNHCR officials say.
This Week in Asia: November 17, 2023
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
Where Indonesia’s Presidential Candidates Stand on National Defense
By Muhammad Fauzan Malufti
All three have pledged to expand and modernize the Indonesian National Armed Forces, though it remains to be seen how they would put the idea into practice.