Julia Lau is a Senior Fellow and Co-Coordinator of the Indonesia Studies Programme, and Editor, Fulcrum at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. Her research interests include Indonesia’s foreign policy, Singapore’s war memory of the Japanese Occupation, and gerontology.
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Articles by Julia Lau (12)
The Race is On! Indonesia’s 2024 Presidential Candidates Assessed
Julia Lau|Made Supriatma
It will be a tough fight in next February’s presidential election in Indonesia. There is time for the race odds to shift but the stakes are already clear.
Firmly by Palestine’s Side: Behind Malaysia’s Response to the Israel-Gaza Crisis
Julia Lau|Francis E. Hutchinson
Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim has not minced his words in upbraiding Israel and its supporters for their response to the worsening crisis in the Gaza territories. His motivations are driven by compelling domestic factors and a long-held political stance on Palestine.
The Implications of the Israel-Gaza Conflict on Indonesia
Julia Lau
Indonesia is likely to support the Palestinian people and redouble its commitment and calls for a two-state solution in light of the ongoing Israeli-Gaza violence. Domestically, the spiralling crisis has some potential to affect the 2024 presidential candidates and security climate, especially if no urgent solution is in sight.
Jokowi’s (Worst) Reshuffle: A Loss for the Country But Does He Gain?
Yanuar Nugroho|Julia Lau
President Joko Widodo’s cabinet reshuffle last week was a calculated move to shore up his position rather than improve policy performance.
Indonesia Looks East: Widodo’s Engagement with Australia and Papua New Guinea
Julia Lau
Despite earlier misgivings about his overly domestic focus, President Joko Widodo’s recent trip to Australia underscores how he has matured as a statesman and improved bilateral ties with Indonesia’s southern neighbour. Indonesia’s growing middle power influence was illustrated by Widodo’s subsequent visit to Papua New Guinea.