ARTICLES

30 Mar 2023

ASEAN Economic Community in Uncertain Times: Can the Indonesian Chair Lead in a Challenging World?

Julia Tijaja

Julia Tijaja highlights several initiatives and Indonesia’s role in re-energising the ASEAN Economic Community.

29 Mar 2023

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 Indonesian Politics

9 Mar 2023

Indonesia Shepherding an ASEAN Digital Community

Maria Monica Wihardja|Ibrahim Kholilul Rohman

A truly regional digital community with borderless transactions and equitable access to online services must start with actual progress in the smallest of goals for an ASEAN-wide digitisation and digitalisation.

ASEAN ASEAN Unity Indonesia Indonesian Economy

2 Mar 2023

Ganjar Pranowo’s 2024 Presidential Candidacy: Trapped in the Middle

Made Supriatma

A promising 2024 presidential contender’s hopes rest on political forces beyond his control.

Indonesia Indonesian Politics

24 Feb 2023

Recent Clashes at Chinese Companies in Indonesia Might be Fodder for Political Manipulation

Deasy Simandjuntak|Aswin Lin

A fatal incident last month involving a Chinese-owned mining company raises the spectre of political opportunists exploiting anti-Chinese sentiments in the run-up to Indonesia’s 2024 elections.

Anti-Chinese Sentiment China-Indonesia Relations Indonesia

22 Feb 2023

ASEAN’s Next Generation of Leaders in a Newly Competitive World

Chong Ja Ian

Chong Ja Ian calls attention to the need for new ASEAN leaders to adapt to a changing global order.

ASEAN ASEANFocus Indonesia Malaysia Philippine Singapore

17 Feb 2023

Indonesia Takes the Lead on Myanmar: The Clock is Ticking

Sharon Seah|Moe Thuzar

Southeast Asians are looking to ASEAN’s titular head Indonesia to take the lead to resolve the political crisis in Myanmar. But Jakarta’s first steps as ASEAN Chair have left something to be desired.

ASEAN Indonesia Myanmar State of Southeast Asia Survey

14 Feb 2023

The 212 Movement: Lying Low But Up Against the Jokowi Administration

Syafiq Hasyim|Wahyudi Akmaliah

Despite observations that the group has become defunct, the 212 Movement has held a series of gatherings to display their opposition to President Joko Widodo. One thing is clear: the movement will not endorse presidential candidates endorsed by Widodo.

Indonesia Indonesian Politics

14 Feb 2023

Will the New Financial Omnibus Law Compromise Bank Indonesia’s Independence?

Manggi Habir

The Joko Widodo administration’s repeated renewal of a bond programme for burden-sharing with Bank Indonesia during the pandemic raises questions about whether the new financial omnibus law will constrain rather than strengthen the economy.

Indonesia Indonesian Economy Indonesian Law

13 Feb 2023

Widodo Government Acknowledges Gross Human Rights Violations Happened: The Unstoppable Erosion of a Fundamental Taboo

Max Lane

President Joko Widodo’s recent acknowledgement of certain human rights violations in Indonesia took many by surprise. It may prove to kickstart a true national reckoning with one of the darkest periods of the country’s history.

Human Rights Indonesia Timor-Leste