ARTICLES

20 Jun 2023

Indonesia’s Surging Nickel Industry Must Embrace Greater Social and Environmental Safeguards

Muhammad Habib Abiyan Dzakwan

The growth of Indonesia’s nickel industry must not be left unchecked. In crafting new policies, Indonesia must also prioritise stronger social and environmental safeguards.

Environment Indonesia

13 Jun 2023

Indonesian Youth Need to Up Climate Game for the 2024 Elections

Muhammad Fajar|Aninda Dewayanti

Youth organisations in Indonesia have attracted some attention to climate change issues. But they need to widen their reach into the country’s political parties to drive their green agenda forward.

9 Jun 2023

Prabowo’s Shifting Strategy on Indonesian Muslim Voters

Syafiq Hasyim

It is too early to tell if third-time presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto’s seeming moderate shift in campaign strategy and tone will bear fruit in 2024. But no harm in trying.

Indonesia Indonesian Elections

5 Jun 2023

Can Indonesia’s Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) Succeed?

Melinda Martinus|Qiu Jiahui

If Indonesia can leverage its advantages and summon the political will for committed change away from coal, a green and just transition will be within its grasp.

Indonesia Renewable Energy

31 May 2023

Battle of Indonesia’s Kingmakers: A Rift Between Jokowi and Megawati?

Burhanuddin Muhtadi

The incumbent president of Indonesia could tip the scales in the next election by sitting on the fence a little longer.

Indonesia Indonesian Politics

15 May 2023

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?

Dialogues at Fulcrum Indonesia Indonesian Politics

12 May 2023

ASEAN at a Crossroads: Did Indonesia as Chair Live Up to Expectations?

Joanne Lin|Melinda Martinus|Sharon Seah

Now that the ASEAN Summit in Labuan Bajo has concluded, it is time to give Indonesia its interim report card as Chair.

ASEAN Indonesia

11 May 2023

Indonesia’s Presidential Nominations, May Day, and the Fragmented Politics of Labour

Max Lane

The small but vocal Partai Buruh (PB), a newcomer to Indonesian politics, could disrupt the 2024 elections if its questioning of the status quo succeeds. For now, the odds remain low.

Indonesia Indonesian Elections Indonesian Politics

10 May 2023

The Rise of Football Ultras in Southeast Asia

Muhammad Afiq Hajis

Muhammad Afiq Hajis analyses the cultural phenomenon of Ultras in Southeast Asia, their spirit of collectivism, and marginalised identities in society.

ASEAN ASEANFocus Indonesia Malaysia Thailand