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Are Indonesia’s State-Owned Construction Companies in Trouble?
By James Guild
The recent financial struggles of Waskita Karya raise questions about the sector's reliance on short-term debt.
CPTPP: Can We Expect Additional Southeast Asian Members Soon?
By Shannon Hayden and Javiera Heine
Evaluating the chances of Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia joining the mega-trade pact.
Why Are Indonesian Netizens Expressing Support for Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine?
By Sebastian Strangio
The extent of the phenomenon is unclear, but it points to an abiding skepticism of Western policies and intentions.
How the Russia-Ukraine War Has Slammed Indonesia’s Energy Security
By I Dewa Made Raditya Margenta and Filda C. Yusgiantoro
Russia's invasion has exposed the country's vulnerability to shocks in the global energy markets.
Separatist Fighters Kill 8 Telecom Technicians in Papua Province
By Sebastian Strangio
The attack came on the same day that a group of U.N. experts called out Indonesia's "shocking abuses" in the eastern province.
UN Experts Call Out ‘Shocking Abuses’ in Indonesia’s Papua Region
By Sebastian Strangio
Human rights specialists noted a deterioration in the security situation since the assassination of a high-ranking Indonesian intelligence officer last April.
The Growing China-Indonesia-UAE Trilateral Relations
By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Yeta Purnama
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the three nations have established a triad of deepening and mutually beneficial relationships.
Dutch PM Apologizes for Atrocities Committed During Indonesian Independence War
By Sebastian Strangio
Prime Minister Mark Rutte's apology followed the publication of a government-funded report into the conduct of Dutch troops during the 1945-49 conflict.
A New Era of US-Indonesia Relations?
By Noto Suoneto and Hugh Harsono
Under President Joe Biden, relations between Indonesia and the United States have proceeded apace.
Indonesia Breaks Daily COVID-19 Record as Omicron Surge Continues
By Sebastian Strangio
The surge has prompted the authorities to reintroduce some limited social restrictions on Java and Bali.
Gojek and Foxconn Enter Indonesia’s Electric Vehicle Race
By James Guild
In the race to become the region's EV powerhouse, Southeast Asian nations are seeking the involvement of state companies with a strong stake in fossil fuels.
Indonesia’s $22 Billion Purchases of US, French Fighter Jets: How Russia’s Su-35 Lost Out
By A. B. Abrams
Indonesia’s about-face from a deal with Russia to new purchase agreements with the U.S. and France highlights the potency of U.S. sanctions.