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Indonesia
Prabowo’s Uphill Tasks as Indonesia’s New Defense Minister
By Curie Maharani and Evan A. Laksmana
With the country facing manifold challenges, he will need to hit the ground running quickly.
What Does Jokowi’s New Cabinet Mean for Indonesia?
By Erin Cook
The lineup offers some early insights on how his second term may shape up.
Terrorism Threat Looms Over Indonesia as Attention Shifts to Jokowi’s Second Term
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While the president has a range of priorities for his remaining time in office, terrorism remains a challenge for the country.
Jokowi’s Maritime Dreams Thwarted by Land-based Challenges
By Natalie Sambhi
As Jokowi enters his second term, what security and defense challenges will top the list of priorities?
Getting Digital IDs Right in Southeast Asia
By Nabila Hassan
Countries in Southeast Asia are racing to implement digital IDs, but governments must proceed with caution.
Indonesia’s Haze Crisis and the Problem with Palm Oil
By Oryza Astari
Change -- especially in instances where governments fail to sufficiently act -- truly is in the palm of our hands.
Confronting Southeast Asia’s Plastics Problem
By Mercy Barends
Women play a unique role in plastic management and face different, sometimes greater, risks. No solution is complete without their contribution.
Indonesia’s New Capital Challenge Kicks Off
By Luke Hunt
The announcement on moving the country’s capital is only the beginning of one of the most ambitious infrastructure ventures in its history.
Why is West Papua in Constant Turmoil?
By Bilveer Singh
The Indonesian territory has struggled for independence for more than 50 years.
Tracing Indonesia’s Counterterrorism Measures Since the 2002 Bali Bombings
By Kathrin Rucktäschel and Christoph Schuck
Indonesia’s current focus on reactive, and in a narrow sense preventive, measures for fighting terrorism can only offer short-term success.
Protests in West Papua Escalate With Reports of Killings
By Joshua Mcdonald
Tensions mount in Indonesia amid reports of killings during Papuan pro-independence protests.
No More Blackouts: ‘Smart City’ Jakarta Needs a Smarter Grid
By Aldwin Yusgiantoro
To get smart, Indonesia’s capital needs to be smart about its leadership choices and grid modernization.