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Joko Widodo
Promotion or Punishment? Sandiaga Uno Named Indonesia’s New Tourism Minister
By James Guild
Jokowi's appointment of his opponent from the 2019 presidential election appears to be driven by a shrewd political calculation.
Awards for Indonesian Judges Raise Conflict of Interest Questions
By Richard Borsuk
The awards, along with recent high-level corruption arrests, have spurred a rare discussion of conflict of interest in Indonesia.
What Does Rizieq Shihab’s Return Mean for Indonesian Politics?
By Bilveer Singh
The firebrand's return comes at a time of Islamist political ascendancy in Indonesia.
Australia Offers Indonesia $1 Billion to Aid COVID-19 Recovery
By Sebastian Strangio
The goodwill pledge is set to arrest a steady decline of Canberra's aid to Southeast Asia's most populous country.
Development for Whom? The Omnibus Bill and Jokowi’s Economic Vision
By James Guild
The controversial bill intends to drive a particular type of economic growth, one that prioritizes manufacturing and investment.
What Will Indonesia’s Internet Economy Look Like?
By James Guild
Absent improvements in regulation and licensing, the breakneck growth in Indonesia's digital economy will soon reach its limits.
Indonesia’s New Omnibus Law Trades ‘Green Growth’ for Environmental Ruin
By Phelim Kine
The new legislation will do irreparable harm to Indonesia's environment. It could well turn away foreign investors, too.
Protests Against New Labor Law Turn Violent Across Indonesia
By Associated Press
Civil society groups and trade unions say that the law will undermine crucial labor and environmental protections.
Protests, Strikes Greet Indonesia’s Controversial ‘Omnibus Bill’
By Sebastian Strangio
In pushing a package of neoliberal reforms in the midst of a global pandemic, the Jokowi administration is courting political upheaval.
New Japan PM Planning Visits to Indonesia, Vietnam
By Sebastian Strangio
Should it eventuate, Prime Minister Suga’s ASEAN tour would demonstrate his commitment to predecessor Abe Shinzo’s “free and open Indo-Pacific” strategy.
Ben Bland on the Contradictions of Indonesia’s President Jokowi
By Sebastian Strangio
A new book examines how the incongruities of Indonesia's seventh president reflect those of his nation as a whole.
Southeast Asian Leaders Air Fears Over US-China Rivalry
By Sebastian Strangio
Joko Widodo and Rodrigo Duterte both used their inaugural U.N. speeches to express alarm at accelerating superpower tensions.
Could Jokowi’s Family Become Indonesia’s Newest Political Dynasty?
By Marcus Tantau
The upcoming regional elections in December may decide whether the Widodo family becomes Indonesia’s newest political dynasty.
Making Sense of Indonesia’s Economic Diplomacy
By Moch Faisal Karim
Looking back at the country’s at-time contradictory approach to multilateral trade governance.
Easing Pandemic Restrictions in Indonesia’s Capital Triggers Concerns
By Associated Press
As the Indonesian capital relaxes measures to contain the pandemic, concerns persist about COVID-19.
Southeast Asia’s Princelings
By David Hutt
From Indonesia to Cambodia and beyond, the children of politicians are keeping the family business going – for better or for worse.
After Denial, Indonesia Sees Mounting Coronavirus Deaths
By Associated Press
Jokowi acknowledged last month that the government had chosen to keep the public misinformed about the state of the coronavirus in the country.
Indonesia’s Stalled Coronavirus Response
By Asmiati Malik
Jokowi's unscientific approach in fighting the coronavirus may backfire.
Interview: Indonesian Politics During Jokowi’s Second Term
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A conversation with Alex Arifianto analyzing what to expect in Indonesia during President Jokowi’s second term.
Australia and Indonesia: Close Friends At Last?
By Grant Wyeth
In a speech at the Australian parliament, Jokowi called Australia Indonesia’s closest friend.
The Indonesian Government Needs to Step Up Its Commitment to Human Rights
By Fadhilah Fitri Primandari
Jokowi was elected in part due to his promises on human rights, but there has been little concrete progress over the past five years.
Indonesia in 2020: A Year of Change or Stagnation Under Jokowi?
By Erin Cook
2020 could be a key year in assessing whether reform takes off or if the country continues to be mired in stagnation on key issues.
Indonesia President Visits Natuna Amid China Tensions
By Associated Press
The visit comes amid a strong Indonesian reaction to incursions by Chinese vessels.
Why a War on Extremism in Indonesia May Create More Problems Than It Solves
By Erin Cook
While the challenge is real, the approach adopted by the Jokowi administration thus far suffers from serious limitations and challenges.