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What to Expect from Indonesia’s Indo-Pacific Push in 2020?
By Karl Lee Chee Leong
It’s time to take Indonesia’s Indo-Pacific push seriously.
Indonesia, China, and the Natuna Linchpin
By Evan A. Laksmana
Can Indonesia develop a strategy to confront China’s long game in the Natunas and the South China Sea?
The Golden Opportunity: Indonesia’s Chance to Escape the Middle-Income Trap
By Edward Parker
Education reform needs to be part of Jokowi’s ambitious economic overhaul.
Indonesia’s Burgeoning Railway Diplomacy
By Shang-su Wu
The Indonesian rail sector has demonstrated value as a diplomatic tool, despite having some restrictions.
After 14-Day Quarantine, 238 Indonesians From Wuhan Finally Come Home
By Agoes Rudianto
238 Indonesian citizens evacuated from Wuhan are free to go home after ensuring they are not infected with the coronavirus.
Coronavirus Takes Its Toll on China-Indonesia Relations
By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Dikanaya Tarahita
Indonesia’s travel ban could impact not only economic but political ties between the two countries.
Why Monash Opening a Campus in Indonesia Is a Big Deal
By James Guild
The announcement proves Jokowi is serious about opening up previously closed sectors to foreign competition.
Australia and Indonesia: Close Friends At Last?
By Grant Wyeth
In a speech at the Australian parliament, Jokowi called Australia Indonesia’s closest friend.
Time to Jumpstart Australia-Indonesia Economic Relations
By Kyle Springer
Australia-Indonesia relations are thriving, but economic ties lag behind. The just-ratified Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement could change that.
The Indonesian Government Needs to Step Up Its Commitment to Human Rights
By Fadhilah Fitri Primandari
Jokowi was elected in part due to his promises on human rights, but there has been little concrete progress over the past five years.
Rethinking Indonesia’s ‘War on Drugs’
By Will Doran
Can the Global Commission on Drug Policy’s advocacy help change Jakarta’s harsh drug laws?
Ringing in Chinese New Year in Indonesia
By Agoes Rudianto
The festival of Grebeg Sudiro celebrates ethnic Chinese heritage in Indonesia, where such celebrations were banned under Suharto.