Indonesia
Waqf-based forests: Harnessing Islamic philanthropy for climate financing in Indonesia
Domestic funding for climate resilience has been one of Indonesia’s top priorities. Going “bigger” and “better” are essential to Indonesia’s future prosperity, given the Asian…
60 years of Kartini Day: Indonesia’s feminist pioneer or political pawn?
On Sunday 21 April, millions of women and girls across Indonesia celebrated Hari Kartini (Kartini Day), the commemoration of the birth of 19th century Javanese noblewoman, Raden…
Australia’s comparative advantage in climate transition
Australia’s $2 billion Southeast Asia Investment Financing Facility (SEAIFF) is a catch-all response to diverse objectives. It was a “deliverable” – or at least an “announcable” –…
What Prabowo’s election victory in Indonesia means for deeper reconciliation with Timor‑Leste
Prabowo Subianto’s recent election win has sparked varied reactions, and while some interpret it as a setback for democratic progress since the 1998 reformasi, I see it as an…
Prabowo in China: Indonesia’s president-elect on the world stage
President-elect Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia visited China, Japan and Malaysia last week, heralding his intent to foster foreign relations earnestly after he becomes president in…
Australia confronts an Indonesian nickel glut
Australia’s undercooked economic relationship with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations was naturally a focal point of discussion during the ASEAN–Australia Special Summit…
New Zealand and ASEAN: Focusing on what’s right under its nose
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is new in the job, yet he took time away to fly across the Tasman earlier this month and meet the various leaders of the Association…
How “like-minded” are Indonesia and Japan about China?
No one could miss recognising that the label “prevent unilateral attempts” refers to China’s activities in the South China Sea. Last year, Japan announced an official security…
Prabowo’s challenge: Cabinet continuity
Indonesia’s unofficial election result put the Prabowo Subianto–Gibran Rakabuming Raka ticket ahead sufficiently to avoid a second-round showdown in the presidential race. Yet…
Prabowo is finally president in Indonesia – now what?
“Third time’s the charm,” screamed Indonesian and foreign media after Prabowo Subianto finally clinched victory. Twice Prabowo had lost to Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, yet Prabowo was…