Dr Deasy Simandjuntak is Associate Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute, Singapore, and an Assistant Professor at National Chengchi University, Taiwan.
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Prabowo as Defence Minister: From Problematic Purchases to Provocative Proposals
Aswin Lin|Deasy Simandjuntak
Notwithstanding his high popularity in recent polls, Prabowo Subianto’s uneven track record as defence minister begs more scrutiny from Indonesian voters before they head to the presidential vote next February.
Indonesia’s Democracy after 25 Years of Reformasi: Rights, Wrongs, and Reflections
Deasy Simandjuntak|Made Supriatma
In this podcast, Fulcrum editor Julia Lau discusses the direction of Indonesian democracy with Dr Deasy Simandjuntak and Mr Made Supriatma, 25 years after the momentous fall of Suharto. Rights, wrongs and reflections: which way forward for Indonesia with the 2024 elections?
Recent Clashes at Chinese Companies in Indonesia Might be Fodder for Political Manipulation
Deasy Simandjuntak|Aswin Lin
A fatal incident last month involving a Chinese-owned mining company raises the spectre of political opportunists exploiting anti-Chinese sentiments in the run-up to Indonesia’s 2024 elections.
Indonesia’s Foreign Policy and New Capital Plans
Deasy Simandjuntak
Dr Deasy Simandjuntak discusses with Fulcrum editor Julia Lau her analysis of Indonesia's foreign policy goals and direction post-G20 in 2022 and in advance of its ASEAN chairmanship in 2023. Other topics they talk about are Indonesia's regional leadership, the planned new capital of Indonesia, and Dr Simandjuntak's future research projects.
Beyond Jakarta: Indonesian Regions Resisting Muslim Hardliners
Deasy Simandjuntak
The rising trend of religious intolerance and hard-line ideologies, is being challenged across Indonesia. The central government must take the lead in dealing with such attitudes so that local authorities can follow suit.