Defense Secretary Mattis' recent visit to Indonesia was an important step forward.

It's unlikely those living in Natuna will see much benefit from the government's development plans.

We need to look beyond the headlines for a realistic assessment of what Jakarta wants and what it might get.

A third stand-off between Indonesian authorities and Chinese fishermen highlights rising tensions in the Natuna Sea.

Indonesia and China could be on the verge of another diplomatic stand-off over the Natuna Islands.

Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss a recent stand-off between Indonesia and China in the South China Sea.

Indonesia has responded with rare strength to a recent confrontation with the Chinese Coast Guard.

Indonesia is set to follow a passive and dependent policy in the region.

Bold action by a Chinese coast guard vessel to retrieve a fishing vessel has led to a major incident between Jakarta and Beijing.

Don't read too much into Luhut Panjaitan's comment about bringing the South China Sea issue to an international court.

“The USS Lassen’s sail-by at Subi Reef was too late in coming.”

President Jokowi calls for calm in US visit as Washington and Beijing trade barbs.

The country’s defense minister says it will strengthen its air defenses “to be prepared.”

The Indonesian Navy may struggle to meet its Minimum Essential Force targets by 2024. A rethink may be needed.

A new plan needs to be put into proper perspective.

A brief look behind a significant development.