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
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
