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Indonesia
What Is the Nature of Power in the Asia-Pacific and Who Wields It?
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
A new tool helps rank Asian states by their relative and absolute power rankings across a variety of measures.
Winning Hearts on China’s Belt and Road
By Gatra Priyandita and Trissia Wijaya
Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative needs to win hearts, not just projects, in Southeast Asia.
The Plight of Traditional Fishermen in Indonesia
By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat
Indonesia’s vast maritime space is hotly contested between modern and traditional fishermen.
Capital Punishment, Human Rights, and Indonesia's Chance for the Moral High Ground
By Jack Britton
The execution of Indonesian migrant workers highlights the need for new protections, both abroad and at home.
The Indonesian Presidency and Foreign Policy
By Yayan GH Mulyana
Each Indonesian president has come to shape, in their own way, the country’s foreign policy.
The Problem with Indonesia’s Infrastructure Projects
By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat
It is inexcusable to sacrifice safety even for the development of a nation.
Living in the Shadow of Mount Sinabung
By Aisyah Llewellyn
As Mount Sinabung keeps erupting, the Indonesian government struggles to tackle a long-running natural disaster.
Aman Abdurrahman: Leading Indonesia’s Jihadists from Behind Bars
By Cameron Sumpter
An imprisoned Indonesian ideologue is on trial again, but his influence is unlikely to diminish.
At Melanesian Spearhead Group, the Question of West Papuan Membership Lingers
By Grant Wyeth
The MSG will deliberate the United Liberation Movement for West Papua’s application, but some worry about angering Indonesia.
Top UN Human Rights Official Completes Mission to Indonesia
By Jack Britton
While proposed new laws may threaten human rights in Indonesia, the country continues to engage positively with the UN and other bodies.
What Does Indonesia’s Own Indo-Pacific Strategy Look Like?
By Erin Cook
The Southeast Asian state has advanced a version of the concept before, with some important differences.
Indonesian President Visits South Asia, Boosting His Image at Home and Abroad
By Arafat Kabir
In South Asia, Jokowi sought to re-engage Indonesia with the region and signal to his audience back home.