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
25 Feb 2022 Indonesia’s ‘New’ Security Approach in Papua is Fraught with Risks Made Supriatma The Indonesian military has proposed a 'softer' and more 'humanistic' approach in dealing with the restive security situation in Papua. But this could be ill-advised and premature. Armed Conflict Indonesia Indonesian Military West Papua
14 Feb 2022 What Indonesians Want Most in their President Burhanuddin Muhtadi Polls on voter preferences consistently suggest that Indonesians value 'honesty' and 'care for the people' as the two most important traits that Indonesia's President should have. Indonesia Indonesian Elections Indonesian Politics
31 Jan 2022 China’s Faith Diplomacy Towards Muslim Bodies in Indonesia: Bearing Fruit Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat China's faith diplomacy towards Muslims organisations in Indonesia appears to have silenced critics of its policy towards the Uighurs in Xinjiang. China-Indonesia Relations Indonesia Indonesian Politics Islam
28 Jan 2022 Indonesia-Singapore Defence Cooperation Agreement: A Win Win Aristyo Rizka Darmawan The recent signing of three treaties — a Flight Information Region agreement, a Defence Cooperation Agreement and an extradition treaty — augurs well for relations between Indonesia and Singapore. It is also a boost to regional security. Defence Diplomacy Indonesia Indonesia-Singapore Relations Singapore
28 Jan 2022 Extending Jokowi’s Presidential Term: Dead in the Water? Burhanuddin Muhtadi|Kennedy Muslim The date for the next Indonesian presidential polls has been formally announced, ostensibly ending speculation that President Jokowi would seek to extend his term in office. Indonesia Indonesian Elections Indonesian Politics
26 Jan 2022 Tackling the Challenges of Financial Inclusion and Illegal Lending in Indonesia Irni Rahmayani Johan The heavy financial toll of the pandemic on Indonesia’s poor has led to spikes in illegal moneylending activity. Urgent steps are needed to protect the vulnerable from the risks of financial exploitation. Finance Indonesia Indonesian Economy
17 Jan 2022 The New Nahdlatul Ulama (NU): ‘Islamic Party No; Islamic Politicians Yes?’ Norshahril Saat|Syafiq Hasyim Newly elected NU Chairman Yahya Cholil Staquf campaigned on a platform to depoliticise NU in the run-up to the next elections. But NU's new leadership line-up suggests otherwise. Indonesia Indonesian Politics Political Islam Progressive Islam Religion
13 Jan 2022 Indonesia’s South China Sea Confab: When Chin-wagging Counts Ian Storey Indonesia plans to convene a meeting with some of its ASEAN colleagues to discuss the South China Sea. The idea is not new, but this time it might just work. Indonesia Maritime Security Regional Cooperation South China Sea
