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Indonesian Parliament Passes Long-Awaited Sexual Violence Bill
By Sebastian Strangio
The passage of the law, which had languished in the legislature since 2016, follows a series of high-profile rape cases that have stoked public anger.
In Indonesia, Protesters March Against Mooted Delay to 2024 Election
By Sebastian Strangio
The protests proceeded despite President Joko Widodo's assurance that he has no intention to remain in office beyond the constitution's two-term limit.
The Challenges Facing Indonesia’s G20 Presidency
By Noto Suoneto and Hugh Harsono
The war in Ukraine is only one of the obstacles facing President Joko Widodo's administration.
Indonesia’s Jokowi Denies Plan to Extend His Term Beyond 2024
By Sebastian Strangio
In recent months, senior politicians have made controversial proposals to extend the Indonesian leader's tenure.
Indonesia Jails Activist Lawyer Over Islamic Radicalism
By Associated Press
Munarman, a former human rights lawyer, was the general secretary of the now-banned Islamic Defenders Front.
Who Was Jakarta Built For?
By James Guild
And what that has to do with Nusantara, the country's planned new capital city.
Indonesian Public Opinion Ambivalent About Rising Geopolitical Tensions: Report
By Sebastian Strangio
The Lowy Institute survey report, its first since 2011, found the public is more concerned with domestic than international challenges.
Indonesia Looks to the UAE for Military Cooperation
By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Yeta Purnama
Despite their geographic distance, the two nations have increasingly complementary defense and security interests.
Indonesia State Energy Firm Pertamina Mulls Purchases of Russian Oil
By Sebastian Strangio
The firm's CEO said that the firm should take advantage of the plummeting prices for Russian crude oil.
Indonesia Prepping Strict New Rules for Online Platforms: Report
By Sebastian Strangio
The new rules would require digital platforms to respond to "urgent" requests for the removal of content within four hours.
Russia-Ukraine War Threatens to Derail Indonesia’s G20 Chairmanship
By Sebastian Strangio
The attendance of Russian President Vladimir Putin at October's G20 summit would likely be met with a mass Western boycott.
Indonesia Lifts Quarantine Requirements for International Travelers
By Sebastian Strangio
In recent months, Southeast Asian nations have begun stripping away pandemic-era travel restrictions. But tourism recovery is likely to be slow.