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Indonesian Minister Pledges to Safeguard Religious Minorities
By Sebastian Strangio
The promise follows the banning of the Islamic Defenders Front, which advances a strict, austere definition of Islam.
Indonesia’s Nuclear Dream, Revived?
By Sung-Mi Kim
Does the Joko Widodo government have nuclear aspirations?
‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’: The Indonesian Military Case
By Tangguh Chairil and Aisha R. Kusumasomantri
The Indonesian military has been firing personnel due to their sexual orientation. What can be done to improve inclusiveness in the future?
Indonesia Quietly Advances Economic, Cultural Ties with Taiwan
By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Fuad Tingai
Despite the country’s growing dependence on China, connections with Taiwan have persisted – even grown.
Amid Corruption and COVID-19, Jokowi Shakes Up Indonesia’s Cabinet
By Sebastian Strangio
The reshuffle included the replacement of the controversial Health Minister Terawan Agus Putranto.
In Indonesia, Confucius Institutes Struggle to Dislodge Anti-Chinese Sentiment
By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and M. Habib Pashya
Despite Beijing's best efforts at public diplomacy, suspicion is widespread among the Indonesian public.
FinTech and the Risks of Terrorist Financing in Indonesia
By Federica Russo
New financial technologies hold out great benefits to developing nations, but they also come with considerable risks.
What’s in the New Indonesia-SpaceX Chatter?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A call between Musk and President Joko Widodo followed earlier talks about the potential production of lithium batteries in Indonesia.
The Complexity of Indonesia’s Halal Economy
By James Guild
Calls for an alcohol ban speak to the complexity of balancing economic and religious considerations in Indonesia.
Indonesia Arrests Suspected Leader of Jemaah Islamiyah
By Associated Press
Aris Sumarsono has been on the run from the Indonesian authorities since 2003.
Indonesia Primed for US Fighter Jet Sale: Report
By Sebastian Strangio
The country's air force has taken a step toward its long-held goal of upgrading its fleet of F-16 fighter jets.
What Happened During Trump’s Unannounced Meeting with Indonesian Minister?
By Simon Tran Hudes
The secretive nature of the meeting does little to allay the ethical concerns surrounding the president's business dealings in Indonesia.