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The Impact of a Fractured Jokowi-Prabowo Coalition

The Impact of a Fractured Jokowi-Prabowo Coalition

By Nathaniel Schochet
A split between Jokowi and Prabowo could lead to political instability in one of the fastest growing economies in the world.

Indonesia’s President Marks Independence Day in New Capital Nusantara

Indonesia’s President Marks Independence Day in New Capital Nusantara

By Achmad Ibrahim and Edna Tarigan
The construction of the new capital began in mid-2022 in East Kalimantan, and is expected to cost $33 billion.
Indonesia’s Jokowi Makes Move to New Capital Nusantara

Indonesia’s Jokowi Makes Move to New Capital Nusantara

By Sebastian Strangio
The Garuda Palace is expected to provide the backdrop to Independence Day celebrations that will inaugurate the new capital on August 17.

Indonesia’s President Says New Capital On Track, Despite Resignations

Indonesia’s President Says New Capital On Track, Despite Resignations

By Sebastian Strangio
Joko Widodo said yesterday that the new city is on schedule to host this year's Independence Day celebrations on August 17.

Top Officials in Charge of Indonesia’s New Capital Project Step Down

Top Officials in Charge of Indonesia’s New Capital Project Step Down

By Sebastian Strangio
The resignations of Bambang Susantono and his deputy have raised questions about the future of the multibillion-dollar Nusantara project.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Where Indonesia’s Presidential Candidates Stand On the New Capital Project

Where Indonesia’s Presidential Candidates Stand On the New Capital Project

By Isti Marta Sukma
President Joko Widodo's new capital is struggling to attract foreign investors. Will it survive beyond next year's election?

Indonesia’s New Capital Must Learn From Jakarta’s Hideous Pollution Problem

Indonesia’s New Capital Must Learn From Jakarta’s Hideous Pollution Problem

By Michael Suryaprawira and Vivid Amalia Khusna
There are measures that the government can take to avoid the smog that periodically blankets the center of the capital.
Why Will People Want to Live in Indonesia’s New Capital?

Why Will People Want to Live in Indonesia’s New Capital?

By James Guild
Despite the government's expansive vision, purpose-built, concept-driven projects like Nusantara have a poor track record of success.

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.

Jokowi Says Indonesia Will Bid to Host 2036 Olympics in New Capital

Jokowi Says Indonesia Will Bid to Host 2036 Olympics in New Capital

By Sebastian Strangio
Like the new capital project, the bid reflects the Indonesian leader's ambition to leave a lasting impression on his country.

Who Was Jakarta Built For?

Who Was Jakarta Built For?

By James Guild
And what that has to do with Nusantara, the country's planned new capital city.
The China Factor in Indonesia’s New Capital City Plan

The China Factor in Indonesia’s New Capital City Plan

By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Yeta Purnama
China’s economic influence in Indonesia will translate into a prominent role in the development of the new capital.

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