ARTICLES

15 May 2024

Film Tourism in Southeast Asia: Between Boon, Bane and Balance

Dorcas Gan

Dorcas Gan investigates the opportunities and challenges arising from promoting film tourism in Southeast Asia.

14 May 2024

The Ambiguous Response of Indonesian Muslims to Iran’s Attack on Israel

Syafiq Hasyim

Iran’s missile and drone attack against Israel in retaliation against the 1 April air strike on an Iranian consulate building in Damascus has drawn mixed reactions among Indonesia’s Muslim leaders. The theological divide, however, will limit Indonesian solidarity with Iran.

Indonesia Islam Middle East

13 May 2024

Hidden Costs of Academic Dishonesty: The Case of Indonesia

Yanuar Nugroho|Burhanuddin Muhtadi

Indonesian academia was recently shocked by two egregious examples of professors plagiarising others’ work. Some deep soul-searching and reform must occur to set things right.

Education Indonesia

10 May 2024

Indonesia: Prabowo Subianto, Swimming and Mythmaking

Taufiq Hanafi

The incoming Indonesian president swims for his health. The tale he likes to tell of one of his swims, however, is but one layer of many in the carefully constructed narrative surrounding his leadership and past record.

Indonesia Indonesian Politics

9 May 2024

Agrarian Reform and Land Rights in Indonesia

Eugene Mark

The next administration has a chance to right the wrongs perpetuated by the outgoing president, whose administration has allowed private and vested interests to overrule or ignore indigenous land rights in Indonesia’s hungry quest for development.

Indonesia Indonesian Economy Indonesian Politics Land Disputes

8 May 2024

Why Identity Polarisation Mattered Less in Indonesia’s 2024 Presidential Election

A'an Suryana

The absence of identity politics in Indonesia’s February presidential polls points to the recognition that this factor can be a double-edged sword, especially when wooing a younger electorate that is savvy on social media and seemingly less susceptible to manipulation.

Indonesia Indonesian Elections Indonesian Politics

6 May 2024

Unpacking Indonesia’s Fossil Fuel Subsidy Dilemma: Environmental Governance Post Election

Rahmat Riyadi

The next administration has its work cut out for it to ensure true sustainable development by resolutely committing to cutting fossil fuel subsidies for good.

Climate Change Indonesia Indonesian Politics

3 May 2024

Resolution of Electoral Dispute Marks Start of Horse-Trading in Indonesia

Made Supriatma

Indonesia’s Constitutional Court has dismissed a slew of lawsuits related to the country’s elections in February. The ensuing calm only masks the intense horse-trading that is occurring behind the scenes.

Indonesia Indonesian Elections Indonesian Politics Southeast Asia

30 Apr 2024

Indonesia and Malaysia: Palm Oil Under Pressure from Substitutes and EU Deforestation Regulation

Fajar Hidayat

The palm oil industry in Indonesia and Malaysia is seeing serious challenges in the form of green substitutes and strictures by the EU.

European Union Indonesia Malaysia

26 Apr 2024

The State of Southeast Asia Survey

State of Southeast Asia Survey 2024: Indonesia Doubling Down on ASEAN and Japan

Indira Zahra Aridati|Julia Lau

Compared to a year ago, Indonesians seem to view ASEAN and Japan more favourably. The Israel-Hamas conflict is a significant factor for declining trust in other powers but economics and soft power can also explain interesting fluctuations in their perceptions.

ASEAN European Union Indonesia Japan State of Southeast Asia Survey