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The Unresolved Legacy of the May 1998 Riots in Indonesia
May 27, 2023

The Unresolved Legacy of the May 1998 Riots in Indonesia

By Virdika Rizky Utama
Next year's presidential election is a good time to press for accountability for the violence that accompanied the end of Suharto's New Order.

Indonesia’s Transactional Military Modernization
May 16, 2023

Indonesia’s Transactional Military Modernization

By James Guild
The country has long sought to balance the operational and strategic needs of the military against the political imperative to contribute to economic development.
Jokowi, Ganjar, and Prabowo: A Look at Indonesia’s Pre-Election Landscape
March 24, 2023

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 Defense Minister Readies for Third Presidential Run
August 10, 2022

Indonesian Defense Minister Readies for Third Presidential Run

By Sebastian Strangio
More than 18 months out from the country's next presidential election, the jostling and maneuvering is kicking into high gear.

Indonesia’s Jokowi Denies Plan to Extend His Term Beyond 2024
April 11, 2022

Indonesia’s Jokowi Denies Plan to Extend His Term Beyond 2024

By Sebastian Strangio
In recent months, senior politicians have made controversial proposals to extend the Indonesian leader's tenure.

Who Will Succeed Joko Widodo as Indonesia’s President?
December 13, 2021

Who Will Succeed Joko Widodo as Indonesia’s President?

By Asmiati A. Malik
The elections are still two-and-a-half years away, but already the race to the Presidential Palace is heating up.

How Prabowo Subianto Has Helped Shape Indonesia’s Foreign Policy
December 10, 2021

How Prabowo Subianto Has Helped Shape Indonesia’s Foreign Policy

By Noto Suoneto
The Indonesian Defense Minister is exercising a growing influence on his country's foreign orientation.
How Indonesia’s Defense Ministry Has Changed Under Prabowo Subianto
October 22, 2021

How Indonesia’s Defense Ministry Has Changed Under Prabowo Subianto

By Jefferson Ng
Since his appointment in 2019, the former general has strengthened the Ministry's position vis-à-vis the country's powerful military.

Australia, Indonesia Agree to Ramp up Defense Relationship
September 10, 2021

Australia, Indonesia Agree to Ramp up Defense Relationship

By Sebastian Strangio
The two nations could soon hold joint military exercises on Australian soil for the first time.

Assessing Prabowo Subianto’s Defense Diplomacy
June 18, 2021

Assessing Prabowo Subianto’s Defense Diplomacy

By Noto Suoneto and Ananta Evander
Nearly two years on from his surprise appointment, how do the efforts of the Indonesian Defense Minister hold up?

Indonesia Primed for US Fighter Jet Sale: Report
December 10, 2020

Indonesia Primed for US Fighter Jet Sale: Report

By Sebastian Strangio
The country's air force has taken a step toward its long-held goal of upgrading its fleet of F-16 fighter jets.
What Does Rizieq Shihab’s Return Mean for Indonesian Politics?
December 04, 2020

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.

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