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Joko Widodo

Why Indonesia Matters in a Season of Change
By Roncevert Ganan Almond
Indonesia is important to the U.S., in ways that might be unexpected.

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.

Executions Cast a Pall Over Indonesia and Its 'War on Drugs'
By Luke Hunt
Despite promising to improve Indonesia's human rights records, President Jokowi has upped the pace of executions.

Indonesia Prepares for Another Round of Executions
By Nithin Coca
It is a case of domestic considerations trumping international image.

Behind Indonesia’s Red Scare
By Gatra Priyandita
Why is the Indonesian military again warning of an imminent communist revolution?

The Cogs of Indonesia’s Death Machine
By David Hutt
Indonesia's executions for drug-related crimes are based on political expedience, not necessity.

Indonesia-Australia Relations: A Year After the Executions
By Jarrad Harvey
Despite initial warnings of "consequences," Australia and Indonesia have been quietly improving their ties.

Finding Regionalism in Jokowi’s Foreign Policy
By Felix Heiduk
Suggestions that Indonesia is now “turning away” from ASEAN may be exaggerated.

Indonesia’s Hesitancy on the Global Stage
By Nithin Coca
The country has long punched below its weight when it comes to foreign affairs.

Masela: Indonesia’s Odd LNG Plan
By John McBeth
Indonesian PM Joko Widodo has accepted some strange advice for the giant gas block.

Indonesia Must Confront its Papua Problem
By Hipolitus Yolisandry Ringgi Wangge and Gafur Djali
Jakarta should tackle the issue head-on.

Indonesia: Big Bang Reforms Or Small Pop?
By Anthony Fensom
It’s opening its doors, but some significant restrictions will remain.