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Indonesian Leader Calls for Unity, Braces for Global Crises
By Niniek Karmini
In his State of the Nation address, President Joko Widodo said Indonesians must face challenges “with prudence and vigilance.”
Indonesian Defense Minister Readies for Third Presidential Run
By Sebastian Strangio
More than 18 months out from the country's next presidential election, the jostling and maneuvering is kicking into high gear.
Indonesia’s Plans for the G-20
Rizal Sukma, Shafiah F. Muhibat, and I Gede Wahyu Wicaksana discuss Indonesia's foreign policy strategy as Jakarta prepares to host the G-20 summit later this year.
Why Does Indonesia’s Bank Jago Have Such a High Valuation?
By James Guild
The strong track record of the bank's leadership, and the broader optimism about the future of digital banking in Indonesia, have combined to raise investors' expectations.
Indonesian FM Raises Trafficking Concerns During Cambodia Trip
By Sebastian Strangio
Retno Marsudi's talks with the Cambodian police chief came days after 62 trafficked Indonesian nationals were freed from an online scam operation in Sihanoukville.
US, Indonesia Hold Joint Military Drills Amid China Concerns
By Niniek Karmini
This year, Super Garuda Shield, the U.S. and Indonesia's annual joint combat exercises, are being joined for the first time by Australia, Japan, and Singapore.
Japan to Join Indonesia-Hosted Military Exercises for the First Time
By Sebastian Strangio
Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has confirmed that the Japan Self-Defense Forces will participate in next month's Garuda Shield military exercise.
Who Will Lead Indonesia’s PDI-P Into the 2024 Election?
By Jefferson Ng
As President Joko Widodo approaches the end of his second term, it is shaping up as a race in two.
Indonesia’s Papua Region at Risk of Mass Violence, Report Claims
By Sebastian Strangio
The Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide claims that the region bears many of the structural risk factors associated with past mass atrocities.
Indonesia’s Jokowi Embarks on East Asian Tour Ahead of G-20 Summit
By Sebastian Strangio
The Indonesian leader's visits to China, Japan, and South Korea are aimed at garnering support for his domestic economic agenda.
Indonesia on the Cusp of BrahMos Missile Purchase: Report
By Sebastian Strangio
Should it eventuate, the deal would see New Delhi consolidate its position as the region's second partner of choice for supersonic missile purchases, after Russia.
Timor-Leste Hopes to Join ASEAN When Indonesia Chairs in 2023
By Achmad Ibrahim and Niniek Karmini
The nation officially applied for full membership of ASEAN in 2011, but the rest of the bloc has yet to make a final decision.