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Indonesia
Bali: Indonesia’s Laid-Back Hindu Haven
Known as the Island of the Gods, Bali offers something for travelers of every stripe.
Indonesia’s Submarine Doctrine Explained
RSIS’s Koh Swee Lean Collin gives The Diplomat the lowdown on TNI-AL’s expanding subsurface fleet.
The Submarine Race in the Malaccan Strait
The Strait of Malacca’s littoral states-Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia-all operate underwater fleets.
Is Apple Making iPhones With Illegally Mined Indonesian Tin? Samsung is.
Following outcry, Apple investigators went to Bangka Island on a “fact-finding visit.”
Ramadan: Indonesian Fundamentalists Target Alcohol and Pornography
Hardliners raid “sinful” establishments as the holy month begins.
Free Papua Movement Leader Danny Kogoya Vows to Fight On
Danny Kogoya has called on leaders living abroad to return home to fight for West Papuan independence.
Southeast Asia Scales Down on Subsidies
Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia have recently downgraded key subsidies. Public response is mixed.
A Crime Most Banal: Indonesia’s Human Trafficking Fix
Local governments are struggling to tackle human trafficking inside archipelagic Indonesia.
Iran Is Deeply Unpopular, Except Among Asia’s Muslims
Muslim-majority Asian countries are some of the only places where Iran is viewed favorably. Why?
Shadow Puppets and Special Forces: Indonesia’s Fragile Democracy
Shocking violence in March reveals the dark side of power politics in Indonesia.
Borobudur: A Reminder of Indonesia’s Buddhist Past
Standing amid the jungles and rice paddies of Central Java, Borobudur embodies the island’s religious past.
The Unfulfilled Promise of Indonesia-India Defense Ties
Despite their overlapping interests, Jakarta and Delhi’s relations have remained limited. It’s time for that to change.