27 Oct 2025 Post-Sri Mulyani, Indonesia’s Unrestrained Growth Ambitions Carry Serious Risks Siwage Dharma Negara|Maria Monica Wihardja Sri Mulyani’s successor Purbaya has already signalled a greater willingness to support Prabowo’s populist programmes — in ways that could potentially over-expand credit, raise debt burdens, and erode investor confidence. Indonesia Indonesian Economy
21 Oct 2025 ‘Gangster’ Politics? Examining Protest, Power, and Poverty in Indonesia Ian Wilson Fulcrum editor and Coordinator, Indonesia Studies Programme, Julia Lau speaks to Dr Ian Wilson about power, politics, and popular culture, including the phenomenon of 'preman' in today's Indonesia. Dialogues at Fulcrum Indonesia Indonesian Politics Protest
16 Oct 2025 A Gathering Storm: How Prabowo’s Fiscal Centralisation and Out-of-Touch Elites Fuel Discontent and Protests Kennedy Muslim|Burhanuddin Muhtadi Almost a year into office, Indonesia’s central government must balance its ambitions against rising public discontent. There is still time to right the ship. Indonesia Indonesian Economy Indonesian Politics
13 Oct 2025 The Collapsed Pesantren Building in East Java is a Wake-up Call for Indonesia A'an Suryana Without a shift in mindset and stricter enforcement of existing regulations, tragedies like the recent school building collapse in East Java are bound to recur. Indonesia Infrastructure
13 Oct 2025 Indonesia: Young Muhammadiyah Intellectual Network (JIMM) Activists Strengthen Progressive Influence Within Muhammadiyah Ary Hermawan Two rising intellectual stars leading their respective think tanks linked to Muhammadiyah look set to carve out their own orbits. Indonesia Indonesian Politics Islam
10 Oct 2025 Threads of Opportunity: Reviving Indonesia’s Textile and Garment Sector Deasy Pane Indonesia’s textile and garment sector is struggling. The government needs to move its focus from protection to improving competitiveness. Indonesia Indonesian Economy Indonesian Politics
2 Oct 2025 One Piece Flag, Multiple Protests Eugene Mark|Panarat Anamwathana Political symbols used in recent protests in Indonesia have underscored a paradox: the more authorities tried to diminish their use, the more power they derived. Indonesia Indonesian Politics Protest
1 Oct 2025 Social Media and Southeast Asian Youth’s Solidarity Beyond Borders Panarat Anamwathana|Iim Halimatusa’diyah The ingenuity of Southeast Asian youth in sending food and aid through delivery applications to support protestors in recent Indonesian demonstrations underscores their desire for solidarity in a digital age. Their actions may shift our region’s collective conscience. Indonesia Indonesian Politics Protest Southeast Asia
23 Sep 2025 How Police Brutality Fuels Indonesians’ Distrust Firda Amalia Putri|Iim Halimatusa’diyah Violence is a persistent problem in the Indonesian police force. Recent brutalities against peaceful demonstrators underscore the imperative of reform to enhance accountability and restore public trust. Indonesia Indonesian Politics
22 Sep 2025 When TikTok Live Went Dead in Indonesia: Digital Sovereignty and Systemic Risk Nuurrianti Jalli TikTok Live’s anticipatory suspension during nationwide protests in Indonesia last month shows the influence of Jakarta’s interventionist digital governance. Such suspensions hurt small businesses and can fuel misinformation. Digital Economy Indonesia Indonesian Economy
