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Indonesia
Why Isn’t Indonesia Seeking China’s Funding for Its New Capital?
By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Dimas Permadi
Indonesia prefers to partner with other countries, not China, in building its new capital city. That's a wake-up call for Beijing.
Indonesia Is Reconsidering Contract With South Korea for 3 Diesel-Electric Submarines
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indonesian government is considering cancelling a contract with South Korea for three Nagapasa-class diesel-electric attack subs.
The Economic Consequences of Coronavirus in Indonesia
By James Guild
Indonesia is in a tough spot – waging a public health war against COVID-19 while fighting off recession using limited fiscal resources.
The Many Reasons to Move Indonesia’s Capital
By Giora Eliraz
There are a variety of rationales put forward for the decision to relocate the capital, some more prominently articulated than others.
Indonesia’s Virus Response and What It Tells Us About Global Health Governance
By Sukmawani Bela Pertiwi
Indonesia’s unique responses to the spread of infectious diseases give us a picture of the current state of global health governance.
Assessing a Potential Coronavirus Lockdown in Indonesia
By Jefferson Ng
With skyrocketing COVID-19 cases, a lockdown might be in Jakarta’s future.
COVID-19 Risks Stalling the Indonesia-Australia Economic Partnership
By Kyle Springer
It’s been a year since the signing of the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA); the global pandemic could delay the next critical steps.
Indonesia’s Stalled Coronavirus Response
By Asmiati Malik
Jokowi's unscientific approach in fighting the coronavirus may backfire.
Indonesia Halts Islamic Assembly, Quarantining 9,000 People
By Associated Press
President Joko Widodo has called for all mass gatherings to be canceled, but such orders could be hard to enforce in the sprawling archipelago.
What’s Next for Social Media in Indonesia?
By Janitra Haryanto
How to make the most of Indonesia's new Digital Platform law.
Indonesia’s Natuna Challenge
By Nabiha Shahab
Illegal fishing – including by Chinese vessels – continues to be a problem in the Natuna Sea.
The Islamization of Indonesia’s Foreign Policy
By Ashutosh Nagda
Indonesia’s summoning of the Indian ambassador over the Delhi riots points to a deeper trend.