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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.

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

8 Feb 2023

Why Did the Mayor of Medan Make Anti-LGBT Statements?

Made Supriatma

Joko Widodo’s son-in-law, Medan mayor Bobby Nasution, kicked off 2023 with a controversial remark which might prove to be more bane than boon for the aspiring rookie politician.

Indonesia Indonesian Politics

7 Feb 2023

Trendy Indonesian Habib Rides the Waves Online

Ahmad Muhajir|Norshahril Saat

A young and energetic Indonesian preacher is reclaiming the moderate ground from conservatives, using a sublime mix of online propagation and accommodative views.

Indonesia Religion

27 Jan 2023

Locating Working Class Women in Indonesia’s Halal Economy

Diatyka Widya Permata Yasih|Inaya Rakhmani

Working-class women of the Muslim faith, who are among Indonesia’s most vulnerable and lack access to public healthcare and other services, have something to teach the powers that be about true Islamic governance.

Indonesia Labour Market

Indonesia and Vietnam finalised their EEZ boundary delimitation

20 Jan 2023

The Significance of the Vietnam-Indonesia Exclusive Economic Zone Demarcation

Bich Tran

The recent agreement between Vietnam and Indonesia on delimiting their respective exclusive economic zones provides hope for the strengthening of the region's commitment to international maritime norms and principles, as encapsulated in the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.

Indonesia South China Sea UNCLOS Vietnam

19 Jan 2023

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.

ASEAN Indonesia

4 Jan 2023

Indonesia’s New Penal Code: A Setback for Indonesian Democracy

Made Supriatma

The Widodo administration’s heavy-handed ramming through of the revised Criminal Code in late 2022 raises deep concerns about Indonesia’s commitment to democratic process and expression.

Criminal Justice System Indonesia Indonesian Law

3 Jan 2023

Indonesians Call for Climate Action but Everyone Must Pull Their Weight

Aninda Dewayanti|Maria Monica Wihardja

There is high awareness among Indonesians about the urgency of climate change and the adoption of environmentally friendly habits but until everyone pulls their weight, including the government curbing large polluters and fixing distortionary incentives, the tide against climate change will not build enough momentum.

Climate Change Indonesia Southeast Asia Climate Outlook Survey