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 (7)
Unsportsmanlike Behaviour: Protests in Indonesia Against Israeli U-20 Footballers
Julia Lau
The recent protests in Indonesia against Israeli youth footballers’ participation in the U-20 World Cup complicate Indonesia’s image as a tolerant and moderate Muslim-majority country.
Indonesia as ASEAN Chair: Great Expectations for Southeast Asia’s Middle Power
Julia Lau
After a relatively successful G20 presidency, a confident Indonesia is enjoying its status as a recognised – if yet to be truly tested – Asia-Pacific middle power. Indonesia’s agenda as 2023 ASEAN Chair contains opportunity and risk for its newfound mettle.
Worldview of the Nusantara: Indonesians More Nuanced on Foreign Policy Concerns
Julia Lau
While domestic concerns remain topmost on Indonesians’ minds and will still drive diplomacy, results from a survey in July 2022 hint at a more complex worldview.
Political Succession in Southeast Asia: When Dynasty Might Mean Destiny
Julia Lau
Some of the region’s political scions will be rising through the ranks in future elections, but it is not all smooth sailing in politics even if one is born with a silver spoon.
No Room at the Inn? ASEAN Should Not Delay Timor-Leste’s Membership
Julia Lau
Timor-Leste hopes to become a fully-fledged ASEAN member in 2023 when Indonesia takes over as ASEAN Chair. The regional grouping should allow its admission, even if embracing this newest member, the most democratic in the region by some measures, might prove to be uncomfortable.