29 Apr 2021 The Riau Islands’ New Leadership: Glimmers of Light Amid the Gloom Siwage Dharma Negara A new leadership team in Indonesia’s Riau Islands has bold plans to steer the region back into growth, after a gruelling year fighting the Covid-19 pandemic. If they play their cards right, they are in it with a fighting chance. COVID-19 Indonesia Indonesian Economy
27 Apr 2021 Lost in the Shuffle: Research and Innovation in Indonesia Yanuar Nugroho The Jokowi administration’s recent reshuffling of ministries complicates research and innovation policy. Indonesia Indonesian Economy Indonesian Politics
15 Mar 2021 The Democrat Party Split: Dynastic versus All-Party Politics Max Lane President Joko Widodo’s recent political gain comes at the cost of his predecessor. Indonesia Indonesian Economy Indonesian Politics
10 Mar 2021 Jokowi’s Dilemma: Spirit Versus Sharia Syafiq Hasyim President Jokowi Widodo’s cancellation of a presidential decree on alcohol investment underscores a long-running contestation between the powers of the state and sharia law. Indonesia Indonesian Economy Indonesian Politics Religion
1 Mar 2021 To Be Young and Rich: Indonesia’s Vaccination Controversies Max Lane No parliamentary opposition means the government is not held to account for its vaccination programme. COVID-19 Indonesia Indonesian Economy
18 Feb 2021 Indonesia’s New Sovereign Wealth Fund: Professionals Provide Some Comfort, But Challenges Remain Manggi Habir Indonesia has appointed a blue-ribbon slate of professionals to head its new sovereign wealth fund. There will be several challenges ahead, including concerns about investor protection and the Covid-19 pandemic. COVID-19 Economic Development Economic Planning Indonesia Indonesian Economy
