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Indonesia Close to Closing Deal for BrahMos Weapons System: Report
By Sebastian Strangio
A deal would make Indonesia the second Southeast Asian nation after the Philippines to acquire the potent supersonic missile.
Indonesia’s EV Shift Requires a Mindset Shift
By Massita Ayu Cindy and Michael Suryaprawira
The promotion of electric vehicles must take place in tandem with efforts to reduce the overall number of cars on Indonesian roads.
Indonesian Parliament Vows to Resolve Contentious Election Ruling
By Sebastian Strangio
Earlier this month, a district court ordered election authorities to suspend their preparation for next year's polls.
Why Will People Want to Live in Indonesia’s New Capital?
By James Guild
Despite the government's expansive vision, purpose-built, concept-driven projects like Nusantara have a poor track record of success.
Indonesia Unveils Incentives For Investors in New Capital City
By Sebastian Strangio
Whether the $34 billion Nusantara project succeeds depends on whether the government can attract sufficient foreign investment.
Setting Indonesia’s Navy on a Course Beyond 2024
By Gilang Kembara
The Minimum Essential Force modernization program ends next year. Does TNI-AL have a plan for what to do next?
Indonesia Announces Subsidies to Boost EV Uptake
By Sebastian Strangio
President Joko Widodo is hoping to transform Indonesia into a leading manufacturer of batteries and electric vehicles.
Why Indonesia is Backing Timor-Leste’s ASEAN Bid
By Patrick Dupont
In less than a decade, Timor-Leste has gone from being a “pebble” in Indonesia’s shoe to a “good neighbor” of its former ruler.
Indonesian Judicial Body to Review Controversial Election Ruling
By Sebastian Strangio
Last week, a district court ordered the country's election commission to cease all election preparations, potentially delaying next year's polls.
Russia’s War on Ukraine: Lessons for the Indonesian Armed Forces
By Muhammad Fauzan Malufti
The European conflict has laid bare several vulnerabilities in the TNI's modernization plans.
This Week in Asia: February 24, 2023
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
The Problem With Indonesia’s Plan to Attract ‘Digital Nomads’
By Stephanie Wild
Will tourism actually benefit the country over the long-run, or is it simply turning parts of the Indonesian economy into a neocolonial service economy?