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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.
A Guide to Navigating the 2018 Risk Landscape in Indonesia
By Aishwarya Gupta and Ossama Ayesh
The Indonesian economy presents a stable outlook, but the political landscape of the country paints a bleaker picture.
What Does Indonesia’s New Political Landscape Mean for the Future of its Economy?
By Edward Parker
A look at the twin rise of religious conservatism and resource nationalism.
5 Hidden Costs of the RCEP to People and Planet
By Sam Cossar-Gilbert
Trade negotiators are meeting next week in South Korea to discuss the RCEP, which could impact billions of lives.
Is the Philippines Violent Drug War Spreading to Indonesia?
By Nithin Coca
The war on drugs is popular, even as the bodies pile up.
Australia Tries to Unlock the Benefits of Proximity with Indonesia
By Kyle Springer
Put simply: Australia has yet to see Indonesia as an opportunity.
Mount Agung Rumbles, Residents Evacuate
By Alexandra Radu
140,000 people have been evacuated as one of Bali’s volcanoes shows signs of a pending eruption.
MIKTA’s Next Steps
By Fikry Cassidy
Its members -- Mexico, Indonesia, South Korea, Turkey and Australia -- have some shared and some divergent interests.
The Paris Agreement: Can Indonesia Be The Next Brazil?
By Grace Tjandra
Brazil’s dropping GHG emissions are linked to its efforts to reduce deforestation, something Indonesia may want to emulate.
What is the Future of Integration and Inequality in ASEAN?
By Aédán Mordecai
Southeast Asia should be more conscious of inequality now while it is still rapidly developing.
Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission Law Weathers the Storm, For Now
By Maxwell Abbott
The commission has won international praise, but faces challenges at home.
A $50 Billion ‘Breakthrough’ For Timor-Leste?
By Anthony Fensom
Australia and Timor-Leste are moving toward an “historic” agreement.
After Ahok: Indonesia Grapples with the Rise of Political Islam
By Sebastian Strangio
For decades, Indonesian society has experienced a slow process of Islamization. In 2017, the pace picked up.
Indonesia's Heavy Metal Hijab-Clad Teens
By Vishal Arora
These girls rock, fighting stereotypes with music.
Asia’s Rate Gap Widens Amid Capital Outflow Risks
By Anthony Fensom
While emerging markets continue to rally, risks have intensified for those most exposed to capital outflows.
‘Relax, It’s Just Religion,’ Says Indonesian Author
By Vishal Arora
To foster tolerance, Feby Indirani's new book encourages understanding through humor.
Indonesia and Libya are Restoring Ties in Post-Gaddafi Era
By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat
The Arab Spring caused a break in relations, but the two countries are on track in rebuilding their partnership.
Time for ASEAN to Take Human Rights Seriously
By Champa Patel
To serve as a model regional organization, ASEAN can no longer ignore human rights violations.
Indonesia Wrangles With Its Own 'Fake News' Crisis, Made in China
By Andrew Barclay
Fake news is dominating discussions in Indonesia too -- a nation divided along ethnic and sectarian lines.
102 Killed in Aceh Quake, Mercifully No Tsunami
By Catherine Putz
The quake -- so near the site of 2004's immense devastation -- has destroyed hundreds of buildings.
Asia’s Indigenous Voices: Defending Sacred Lands
By Jon Letman
From Borneo to Kyrgyzstan, Asia’s indigenous peoples link environmental conservation and preservation of their heritage.
Southeast Asia Still Has Weak Information Security Against Cyber Threats
By Paul Baka
With the huge increase in internet use, Southeast Asia is more prone to attacks from outside sources.
Obama and Indonesia: Strong Progress But an Uncertain Future
By Nithin Coca
The U.S. has done its part to deepen relations; the ball is now in Indonesia's court.
South China Sea: Indonesian Military Stages Massive Natuna Sea Exercise
By Ankit Panda
Indonesian President Joko Widodo observed the exercises, underlining the importance of the Natuna Islands.