14 Apr 2022 Palm Oil Certification Schemes: Putting Some Roar into Paper Tigers Darren Cheong|Ryan Wong Sustainable palm oil certification schemes are necessary, as they incentivise producers to improve their environmental practices. But a different tack centred on districts rather than individual producers should be considered. Environment Indonesia Malaysia Sustainable Development
29 Mar 2022 Indonesia’s Cooking Oil Crisis: Causes and Consequences Siwage Dharma Negara|Manggi Habir World’s largest crude palm oil producer Indonesia faces the challenge of managing the rising cost of cooking oil, as external shocks and supply issues worsen, going into the fasting month of Ramadhan. Indonesia Indonesian Economy
28 Mar 2022 Indonesia and Taliban-Led Afghanistan: Treading with Caution Syafiq Hasyim|Hui Yew-Foong Indonesia has been cautious in granting diplomatic recognition to the new Taliban regime in Kabul. There are good reasons for doing so. Indonesia Islamic State Islamist Groups Progressive Islam
25 Mar 2022 Despite Proscription, HTI’s Ideological Activism Continues Rizky Alif Alvian Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia was banned in 2017, but the propagation of HTI’s ideology has continued to thrive in Indonesia via various media channels. Indonesia Islam Islamist Groups Political Islam
23 Mar 2022 Nahdlatul Ulama ‘Going Global’: Charity Should Begin at Home Syafiq Hasyim|Norshahril Saat The newly-elected chairman of Nahdlatul Ulama has a grand vision about humanitarian Islam. In practice, however, the policy is found wanting when it comes to attending to the needs of the NU rank and file. Indonesia Islam Progressive Islam Religion
17 Mar 2022 Rising Support for Postponing Indonesia’s Elections? What the Data Really Says Burhanuddin Muhtadi Once again, key Indonesian politicians are floating trial balloons on the merits of postponing the 2024 Indonesian presidential election, citing mounting public support for it. But the data suggests otherwise. Indonesia Indonesian Elections Indonesian Politics
14 Mar 2022 Win Over Renewable Naysayers in Indonesia Ryan Wong|David Silalahi Indonesia has the potential to be a vital renewable energy exporter in the region. But it has to first get its ducks in a row on the technical, financial and regulatory fronts. Climate Change Energy Indonesia Infrastructure Renewable Energy
7 Mar 2022 Timor-Leste’s Presidential Elections: A Quiet or Rowdy Neighbour for Indonesia? Max Lane There have been contentions in Timor Leste’s political landscape in the run-up to the presidential elections. But Indonesia has less to worry about, given that political parties across the spectrum support strong relations with Jakarta. Indonesia Indonesia Foreign Policy Timor-Leste Timor-Leste Elections
2 Mar 2022 Parsing Objections to Moving Indonesia’s Capital Yanuar Nugroho There are substantial and valid concerns about the government’s decision to move Indonesia’s capital to East Kalimantan. It should have taken these concerns into account. Indonesia Indonesian Economy Indonesian Politics Infrastructure
28 Feb 2022 A Roadmap for Consolidating Jokowi’s Legacy Yanuar Nugroho|Hui Yew-Foong With about two years left in power, Jokowi needs a viable roadmap and sound execution of policies to achieve significant results for his stated priorities. This Long Read proposes some steps to consider. Indonesia Indonesian Economy Indonesian Politics
