ARTICLES

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

24 Apr 2024

Indonesia’s Youth and Political Inequality: How Neo-Traditionalism Hinders Women in Politics

Iim Halimatusa’diyah

Indonesia has a steep climb towards the recognition that women can play an equal part in the country’s politics, especially as its youth are not immune to outdated ideas about gender roles.

Gender Equality Indonesia Indonesian Politics

19 Apr 2024

Indonesia’s 2024 Presidential Election in North Sumatra: The End of a Long-Established Religious Binarism?

Deasy Simandjuntak

In February’s presidential race, the use of religion as a motivator to get votes seemingly declined in North Sumatra. This shift echoed the national propensity to focus on pragmatism in politics, rather than piety.

Indonesia Indonesian Elections Indonesian Politics Religion