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Indonesia Confirms 3 More Troops Killed in Papua Ambush
By Sebastian Strangio
The attack came as a unit of soldiers attempted to search for a New Zealand pilot captured by Papuan separatists in February.
The Garment Dilemma in Indonesia-Bangladesh Trade Talks
By Fajar Hidayat
Like many preferential trade agreements, the one between Dhaka and Jakarta has involved a delicate balancing between promoting trade and protecting important industries.
What Did the INA, Indonesia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund, Do in 2022?
By James Guild
In seeding its state-owned fund with capital, Jakarta is hoping to target investments in strategic sectors.
The China-brokered Iran-Saudi Peace Deal: Implications For Indonesia
By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Yeta Purnama
The prospects of China acting as a peace mediator are much less likely closer to home.
German Chancellor Pledges Progress on EU-Indonesia FTA
By Sebastian Strangio
Olaf Scholz said that the domestic processing of vital minerals, a key goal of the Indonesian government, be included under any future trade pact.
Papuan Separatists Ambush Indonesian Forces Searching for Kidnapped Pilot
By Sebastian Strangio
In addition to one confirmed death, nine soldiers have reportedly been taken hostage by separatist rebels.
This Week in Asia: April 14, 2023
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
Indonesia Has Another Shaman Serial Killer – and the Phenomenon Is More Common Than You Think
By Aisyah Llewellyn
The frequent occurrence of such crimes speaks to Indonesians' widespread belief in the occult and the lure of get-rich-quick schemes in a country with widespread poverty.
Indonesian Court Overturns Controversial Ruling Delaying 2024 Election
By Sebastian Strangio
Last month, the Central Jakarta District Court ruled that the election commission must halt all election preparations until 2025.
Uzbek Militants Escape Detention in Indonesia; 2 Dead
By Niniek Karmini
The three men were among four Uzbek nationals detained by Densus 88 on March 24, following a tip from Uzbekistan's state security service.
Conflict in a Crowded Sea: Risks of Escalation in the South China Sea
By Alexander C. Tan and Neel Vanvari
The South China Sea is a crowded region with a substantial level of military capabilities already present. The risks of escalation are real.
Indonesian High-Speed Railway to Begin Operations in August: Minister
By Sebastian Strangio
The $7.2 billion project, a key part of China's Belt and Road Initiative, will be officially opened on Indonesia's independence day.