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Did Malaysia’s PM Just Say the Quiet Part Out Loud on Myanmar?
June 01, 2023

Did Malaysia’s PM Just Say the Quiet Part Out Loud on Myanmar?

By Sribala Subramanian
A look back at the origins of ASEAN's "embarrassing problem."

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.
Turning Back the Clock in Indonesia
February 21, 2023

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.

Is Indonesia’s Grand Experiment with Democracy Coming to an End?
June 03, 2022

Is Indonesia’s Grand Experiment with Democracy Coming to an End?

By Dr. Rizal Ramli
A push to allow President Joko Widodo to run for a third term threatens to erode the foundations of the country's multiparty system.

Indonesia Seizes Land Owned by Suharto Son’s Company
November 05, 2021

Indonesia Seizes Land Owned by Suharto Son’s Company

By Niniek Karmini
The confiscation was part of government attempts to recover the outstanding debt of PT Timor Putra Nasional, a carmaker owned by Tommy Suharto.

How ‘Konfrontasi’ Reshaped Southeast Asian Regional Politics
September 16, 2021

How ‘Konfrontasi’ Reshaped Southeast Asian Regional Politics

By Adam Leong Kok Wey
The tensions of the 1960s served as the catalyst for the creation of today's peaceful, prosperous, and cohesive Southeast Asia.

After the Riots: Indonesia’s Post-Election Future
May 30, 2019

After the Riots: Indonesia’s Post-Election Future

By Erin Cook
As the dust settles following the events of the past week, a closer look at some of the key aspects that will shape the country’s future.
To Buru Island: A Journey to the Dark Side of Indonesia’s Past
May 07, 2019

To Buru Island: A Journey to the Dark Side of Indonesia’s Past

By Duncan Graham
Mars Noersmono’s story is a first-person account of a nation’s shame.

Free Speech and Democracy Under Threat in Indonesia
October 20, 2018

Free Speech and Democracy Under Threat in Indonesia

By Tom Sullivan
Democratic gains are being threatened by rising intolerance, new legislation, and emboldened conservative Islamic groups.

Deepening the US-Indonesian Strategic Partnership
February 17, 2018

Deepening the US-Indonesian Strategic Partnership

By Patrick M. Cronin and Marvin C. Ott
Defense Secretary Mattis' recent visit to Indonesia was an important step forward.

A Brief History of the Coup d'État in the Asia-Pacific
July 18, 2016

A Brief History of the Coup d'État in the Asia-Pacific

By Ankit Panda
Across Asia in the 20th and 21st centuries, the coup d'etat has been a well-documented phenomenon.
Remembering Indonesia’s Bloody Coup
October 02, 2015

Remembering Indonesia’s Bloody Coup

By Nithin Coca
Fifty years ago this week Indonesia experienced one of the 20th century’s darkest moments.

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