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Joko Widodo
Tough Times Ahead for the Indonesian Navy?
By Koh Swee Lean Collin
The Indonesian Navy may struggle to meet its Minimum Essential Force targets by 2024. A rethink may be needed.
U.S. Asia Policy: The Africa-Asia Angle
By Mercy A. Kuo and Angelica O. Tang
Insights from U.S. Ambassador Cameron Hume.
Indonesian SMEs and the ASEAN Economic Community
By Randy W. Nandyatama
Indonesia’s president needs to lead in preparing the country’s small business sector for 2015.
A Tough Year for Southeast Asia's Opposition Parties
By Mong Palatino
Opposition figures across the region have faltered this year.
Can Jokowi Bring Peace to West Papua?
By Leonard C. Sebastian and Emirza Adi Syailendra
The Indonesian president is rolling out new initiatives, hoping for a breakthrough in a troubled region.
Indonesia's Biofuels Push
By Nithin Coca
New biofuel subsidies are likely to have some serious environmental implications.
The Unfulfilled Potential of India-Indonesia Relations
By Tridivesh Singh Maini
Despite enormous promise, the bilateral relationship remains remarkably quiescent.
Saving Indonesia’s Forests
By Gemima Harvey
Despite recent signs of modest progress, the fight to save Indonesia’s natural forests is far from being won.
It’s Time ASEAN Took a Good Look at Its Gallows
By Luke Hunt
The bloc has rarely discussed the death penalty. It is time it did.
Indonesia Executions Strain Ties With Australia
By Helen Clark
Diplomatic blowback begins following the executions of Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran
Jokowi Must Confront a Weakening Rupiah
By Matthew Prusak
Indonesia is facing its most serious currency crisis in 17 years.
Asia: Whom Do You Trust?
By Anthony Fensom
Trust in institutions appears to be linked to the stage of economic development.