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3 Takeaways From Indonesia’s Just Energy Transition Roadmap
By James Guild
Will the market-based mechanism of the Just Energy Transition Partnership be able to match funding with feasible renewable energy projects?
Indonesian Chief Justice Dismissed for ‘Serious’ Ethics Violation
By Sebastian Strangio
Anwar Usman should have recused himself from a Constitutional Court ruling that allowed President Joko Widodo's son, his nephew by marriage, to run in next year's presidential election.
Is Indonesia at Risk of Terror Attacks During the Presidential Election?
By Aisyah Llewellyn
The country's extremist networks remain extant, but are much less capable of large-scale attacks than they were two decades ago.
The Significance of Indonesia’s Hosting of the Archipelago and Island States Forum
By Ahalla Tsauro and Dini Putri Saraswati
Jakarta has a chance to position itself as a leading representative of those states whose security and prosperity is most closely tied to the ocean.
Indonesian Presidential Candidates Call on President to Remain Neutral
By Sebastian Strangio
The comments from Anies Baswedan and Ganjar Pranowo follow the appointment of President Joko Widodo's son as their rival's vice presidential running mate.
This Week in Asia: October 27, 2023
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
Indonesia Fast-Tracks Its Electric Vehicle Ambitions
By Joseph Rachman
So far, most EV-related investment has come from Chinese and South Korean companies. Can the country succeed without Western involvement?
Indonesia’s Constitutional Court to Investigate Ethics Complaints Regarding Election Ruling
By Sebastian Strangio
Complainants allege that last week's ruling, which paved the way for President Joko Widodo's 36-year-old son to run in next year's election, was politically motivated.
Should a Man Face Trial Alone at Guantanamo Bay While His 2 Co-Accused Return Home?
By Aisyah Llewellyn
Despite their alleged involvement in terrorist attacks including the 2002 Bali bombings, Mohammed Farik Bin Amin and Mohammed Nazir Bin Lep could be heading back to Malaysia early next year.
Explaining Indonesia’s Political Stability
By Edbert Gani Suryahudaya
The country's democratic durability has been underpinned by pragmatic collaboration between elites. This has come at a cost.
Prabowo Maintains Narrow Lead in Indonesian Presidential Polls
By Sebastian Strangio
The February 14 is shaping up as a competition to see who can most successfully claim the legacy of President Joko Widodo.
Gibran in the Spotlight: Where Jokowi’s Legacy Meets Prabowo’s Ambition
By Virdika Rizky Utama
President Joko Widodo's son will run in next year's election as Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto's vice presidential running-mate. What are the implications for Indonesian democracy?