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Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
Yudhoyono’s Checkered Legacy in Indonesia
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The outgoing president brought stability, but left a great deal undone.
Indonesia’s Papua Censorship Obsession
By Phelim Kine
The arrest of two French journalists is part of a decades-old policy of preventing foreign media scrutiny.
Wikileaks Reveals ‘Unprecedented’ Media Silencing in Australia
By Jarni Blakkarly
An attempt by the Australian government to suppress details of a corruption case has backfired.
Is Jokowi’s Victory Good for Australia?
By Kevin Placek
Canberra may have reason to be hopeful that relations will improve, but there are some concerns.
Jokowi’s Win a Sign of Indonesian Transition
By Clint Richards
His presidency will face early challenges, meaning Joko will need to draw on his popular and regional support.
Indonesia: A Bigger Role in the South China Sea?
By Bruno Hellendorff & Thierry Kellner
As Indonesia goes to the polls, the expectations of its international partners are growing.
Indonesia’s Elections: Promises and Policy Outcomes
By Edward Parker
The candidates are offering plenty of rhetoric, but can they actually deliver on their promises?
Australia: Mending Ties With Indonesia
By Kevin Placek
While Abbott and Yudhoyono take the first steps in repairing frayed relations.
Indonesia’s Ambassador Returns to Canberra
By Jarni Blakkarly
The return is a step towards the normalization of relations following last year’s spy scandal.
Doha Looks to Southeast Asia
By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat
Qatar and Indonesia take advantage of trade and investment opportunities to strengthen regional ties.
The Jokowi Effect in Southeast Asia
By Mong Palatino
Joko Widodo’s potential presidential victory could well inspire other citizen movements in Southeast Asia.
Indonesians Shrug Off ‘Taper Tantrums’
By Anthony Fensom
Despite an uncertain outlook, investor and consumer confidence is high.