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A Maturing Pragmatism in Indonesia-Singapore Relations

A Maturing Pragmatism in Indonesia-Singapore Relations

By Mustafa Izzuddin
Despite the twists and turns in their nations' ties, Joko Widodo and Lee Hsien Loong will leave things much better than they found them.
Jokowi, Ganjar, and Prabowo: A Look at Indonesia’s Pre-Election Landscape

Jokowi, Ganjar, and Prabowo: A Look at Indonesia’s Pre-Election Landscape

By Virdika Rizky Utama
Ganjar Pranowo and Prabowo Subianto are currently leading the polls ahead of next year's election. But will they participate as opponents or partners?

Indonesian Parliament Vows to Resolve Contentious Election Ruling

Indonesian Parliament Vows to Resolve Contentious Election Ruling

By Sebastian Strangio
Earlier this month, a district court ordered election authorities to suspend their preparation for next year's polls.

Indonesia Unveils Incentives For Investors in New Capital City

Indonesia Unveils Incentives For Investors in New Capital City

By Sebastian Strangio
Whether the $34 billion Nusantara project succeeds depends on whether the government can attract sufficient foreign investment.

Turning Back the Clock in Indonesia

Turning Back the Clock in Indonesia

By Rizal Ramli
Since taking office in 2014, President Joko Widodo has made systematic efforts to weaken the country's democratic institutions and practices.
Indonesia, China Agree to Final Cost Overruns on High-Speed Rail Project

Indonesia, China Agree to Final Cost Overruns on High-Speed Rail Project

By Sebastian Strangio
An official told parliament this week that the project's final overrun was $1.2 billion, down from more than $2 billion previously predicted.

Indonesia Confronts the Past, While Sidestepping the Present

Indonesia Confronts the Past, While Sidestepping the Present

By Rory James
What motivated President Joko Widodo's recent acknowledgement of gross past human rights abuses?
The Long Political Afterlife of Megawati Sukarnoputri

The Long Political Afterlife of Megawati Sukarnoputri

By Johannes Nugroho
After battling years of political and sexist attacks, the 75-year-old is hoping to have a decisive impact at Indonesia's upcoming general election.

Indonesia to Send General on Special Mission to Myanmar, Jokowi Says

Indonesia to Send General on Special Mission to Myanmar, Jokowi Says

By Sebastian Strangio
In an interview this week, President Joko Widodo suggested that the unnamed general would highlight his own country's democratic transition since 1998.

Indonesia Stirs the Pot on WTO Reforms

Indonesia Stirs the Pot on WTO Reforms

By SUKEGAWA Seiya
A bold move by Jakarta may give WTO reforms the shakeup they need.

Indonesia’s Jokowi Registers All-Time High Approval Rating

Indonesia’s Jokowi Registers All-Time High Approval Rating

By Sebastian Strangio
With just a year until the end of his second and final term in office, Joko Widodo is more popular than ever.
In Indonesia, Thousands Rally Against Presidential Job Decree

In Indonesia, Thousands Rally Against Presidential Job Decree

By Sebastian Strangio
Critics accuse President Joko Widodo of using emergency powers to circumvent a Constitutional Court's ruling on a controversial jobs creation law.

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