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Indonesia
200 Years Ago, Asia Saw the Greatest Volcanic Eruption in Human History
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The eruption of Mount Tambora in 1815 was a spectacular natural event that affected the entire world.
China Slams US as 'Kibitzer on South China Sea'
By Franz-Stefan Gady
In response to a letter by four US Senators to the Departments of Defense and State, Beijing tries to ridicule the US.
The Tyranny of SE Asia's Establishment
By Serhat Ünaldi
The "old middle class" in Southeast Asia is turning against democracy in a bid to protect its interests.
Under US Pressure, Major Countries Snub China’s New Regional Bank
By Zachary Keck
On Friday, China will officially launch its new regional infrastructure bank. Many notable nations will be absent.
Has Japan’s Softbank Found the Next Alibaba?
By Clint Richards
CEO Masayoshi Son is looking to make his mark on Southeast Asian’s ecommerce market.
Is Abenomics Failing to Meet International Expectations?
By Clint Richards
U.S. cites Japanese ‘underperformance’ at G20, yet Abe’s policies are already in full swing.
How Indonesia and the Philippines Solved Their Maritime Dispute
By Ambassador Arif Havas Oegroseno
The recent Indonesian-Philippine maritime pact offers important lessons for the South China Sea disputes.
Indonesia to Conduct Massive Military Drill
By Zachary Keck
Indonesia is preparing for a large, joint military drill in East Java that will begin next month.
China’s Newest Maritime Dispute
By Zachary Keck
China's hardly in need of more territorial disputes with neighbors. Yet, it has started a new one with Indonesia.
Troubled Waters: Indonesia’s Growing Maritime Disputes
By Scott Cheney-Peters
Indonesia has become embroiled in maritime disputes with neighbors like Singapore, Australia, and Papua New Guinea.
Indonesian Extremists Drawn To Syrian Conflict
By Ankit Panda
A new report elucidates the allure of the Syrian conflict to Islamic extremists from Indonesia.
Joshua Oppenheimer
By Justin McDonnell
The Diplomat’s Justin McDonnell spoke with Joshua Oppenheimer, the director of the acclaimed documentary The Act of Killing, a film that looks at the genocide in Indonesia in 1965-66, largely through the eyes of the perpetrators.