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Jokowi, Muhyiddin Call for Special ASEAN Meeting on Myanmar
By Sebastian Strangio
The Myanmar coup once again highlights the need for ASEAN to act as a unified bloc on regional crises.
Indonesia Bans Mandatory Religious Attire in Schools
By Sebastian Strangio
The move followed a social media outcry about high school students in West Sumatra being forced to wear the Muslim hijab.
COVID-19 Continues to Batter the Philippines, Indonesia
By Sebastian Strangio
The two governments are betting that vaccines will offer an escape route from the economic and public health crisis, but many obstacles remain.
Can the Pacific Become a Priority for Indonesian Diplomacy?
By Hipolitus Wangge
Indonesia will continue to prioritize the Indo-Pacific construct with an accent on the Indian Ocean, at the expense of the Pacific.
In Exile, an Icon of the West Papuan Independence Struggle Fades
By Leon Langdon
Benny Wenda has been a fierce advocate for the West Papuan cause. Why is it, then, that the proclamation of his presidency has been met with marked skepticism within West Papua?
Indonesia’s Omnibus Bill on Maritime Security: the Making of a Global Maritime Hub?
By Joseph Tertia
The clutch of new legislation offers a chance to advance the country's long-held maritime ambitions.
Will Financial Scandals Undermine Indonesia’s Model of Economic Development?
By James Guild
Corruption within state-run enterprises threatens to tarnish the country's mixed development model.
Why Karang Singa Matters to Indonesia’s Sovereignty
By Jundi Jaadulhaq and Beni Sukadis
Indonesia cannot afford to waste any more time in taking measures to safeguard its sovereignty over the shoal and its surrounding territorial waters.
For Indonesia, Chinese 5G Cooperation Brings Promise and Peril
By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Yeta Purnama
Like many nations, Indonesia faces a difficult decision about how far to engage with China's Digital Silk Road.
Indonesia, Malaysia Step Up Palm Oil Lobbying: Report
By Sebastian Strangio
The increased lobbying effort reflects the increasingly negative perceptions of the industry.
Earthquake Sets off Landslides, Flattens Homes in Indonesia
By Associated Press
At least 10 people have so far been confirmed dead and more than 200 injured.
Why Indonesia Won’t Recognize Israel — At Least For Now
By Sebastian Strangio
Domestic political factors make it much harder for Indonesia to follow in the footsteps of Arab states like Morocco and Sudan.