26 Jan 2022 Indonesia standing between great powers Johannes Nugroho Non-alignment has long defined Jakarta’s approach in the world. Neither China’s threats or US pledges will change that.
24 Jan 2022 Could minilateralism work in the South China Sea? Huynh Tam Sang Jakarta’s ambitions for a maritime alliance with its ASEAN neighbours is the right response to intimidation from China.
18 Jan 2022 Australia has a solution to Indonesia’s soaring food prices Kyle Springer As Indonesia takes the G20 presidency solving the country’s food security crisis should be top of the agenda.
23 Nov 2021 Regulating unmanned underwater vehicles in Indonesian waters Taufik Rachmat Nugraha Deep sea drones are revolutionising marine science. But the military potential makes transparency essential.
19 Nov 2021 The true challenge to Indonesia’s large informal economy Johannes Nugroho The President’s promise to empower women’s enterprises will mean little unless the scourge of corruption is also curbed.
10 Nov 2021 Australia-Indonesia: burn the boats Aristyo Rizka Darmawan Protecting ocean resources can sometimes require extreme measures from which there is no way back.
8 Nov 2021 Indonesia-Australia: Deeper divide lies beneath AUKUS submarine rift Benjamin Herscovitch , Gatra Priyandita Indonesia is committed to “standing in the middle” between the United States and China and using ASEAN as a buffer.
20 Oct 2021 Australia, Indonesia and climate change Richard Mathews As the immediate pandemic crisis begins to recede, both countries should refocus the relationship on climate change.
12 Oct 2021 Australia should donate surplus vaccine to Indonesia Josh Burns Helping a neighbour in need is far from mere charity but will protect Australia, too.
30 Sep 2021 Indonesia: painted politics Stania Puspawardhani A street art controversy shows government sensitivity over its Covid-19 response. It’s unlikely to be the last.
29 Sep 2021 AUKUS + Indonesia Johannes Nugroho Side-stepping any alignment with super powers allows Indonesia to reap the benefits of the new trilateral agreement.
14 Sep 2021 Diagnosing Indonesia’s health challenges Ariane Utomo , Firman Witoelar The sickness in the country’s health system was apparent long before the pandemic. Covid only makes reforms more urgent.
10 Sep 2021 The right climate for Indonesia-United States cooperation Eko NM Saputro If Washington is to judge its trade partners on environmental measures, Jakarta actually has a good story to tell.
27 Aug 2021 Will Jokowi pull off a three-peat? Johannes Nugroho The Indonesian president is intent on leaving a legacy – another term in office might help him get there.
15 Jul 2021 Indonesia cannot afford to put its economy before people Eduard Lazarus , Teguh Maulana A religious festival has become a super-spreading event. The government knew the risk but didn’t do enough to stop it.
29 Jun 2021 Hobbling Indonesia’s anti-corruption body Usman Hamid The introduction of a so-called “civics” tests for investigators appear to be a thinly disguised attack on human rights.
28 Jun 2021 Building stronger Australia-Indonesia ties Ben Bland The latest Lowy Poll shows the gaps in public understanding that bedevils the goal of closer bilateral relations.
7 Jun 2021 The authoritarian threat of Indonesia’s latest internet bill Eduard Lazarus Pending legislation would require online service providers to remove or block content by government demand.
2 Jun 2021 Troubled waters? Australia-Indonesia maritime boundary in the news Bec Strating It would not be a good example for the region should Canberra and Jakarta be unable to resolve “technical amendments”.
25 May 2021 How Gaza occupies Indonesia’s identity wars Johannes Nugroho Israel-Palestinian issues have long featured in Jakarta’s worldview but with a domestic edge, too.
25 May 2021 PNG can’t turn a blind eye to the conflict next door Leanne Jorari As popular support for West Papua grows more vocal, PNG officials walk a diplomatic tightrope.
13 May 2021 Indonesia responds to the cyber dark side Greta Nabbs-Keller , RM Wibawanto Nugroho Widodo Australia will also benefit from practical bilateral cooperation to enhance Indonesia’s cyber security.
12 May 2021 Andrew Peacock’s Timor legacy Peter Job Remembered as a principled defender of human rights, the late foreign minister took a different tack with Suharto.
26 Apr 2021 Indonesia raises ASEAN’s bar on Myanmar Ben Bland President Joko Widodo had nothing to gain domestically in calling a special summit. But in not failing, he succeeded.
21 Apr 2021 Indonesia gambles on special ASEAN summit on Myanmar Johannes Nugroho Joko Widodo may have an eye to his legacy by inviting the junta to Jakarta, but it could also cost his prestige.
9 Apr 2021 Economic diplomacy: Global tax, education exports and Team Australia Greg Earl Levelling the field with a global minimum tax, rethinking student fee revenue, and getting APEC back in the room.
22 Feb 2021 Are Indonesia’s “rubber” laws limiting freedom of speech? Jim Nolan Jokowi’s call for “improved supervision” of criminal defamation laws won’t lead the media to stop the presses just yet.
2 Feb 2021 Helping Indonesia’s children in a time of pandemic Dian Maya Safitri The virus might strike adults more, but the effect of Covid-19 is costing kids. A universal child benefit would help.
1 Feb 2021 Why Indonesia seizing an Iranian tanker is purely over domestic law Aristyo Rizka Darmawan Jakarta’s control over archipelagic waters imposes special rights and responsibilities.
15 Jan 2021 The cleric shell game in Indonesia Johannes Nugroho Joko Widodo is sending mixed signals about whether he is truly combating religious radicalism.
13 Jan 2021 Indonesia lags on renewable energy, and pays the price Diwangkara Bagus Nugraha , Filda Citra Yusgiantoro Global companies are looking for clean energy, but Indonesia is failing to keep up with neighbours in the region.
14 Dec 2020 Australia-Indonesia relations need to talk the talk Melissa Crouch Indonesian language programs in Australian universities – a gateway to cultural connection – are disappearing.
10 Dec 2020 Indonesia-China cooperation: Standby for take-off Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat , Habib Pashya For all the obstacles in the relationship, ties between Jakarta and Beijing look set to only continue to grow.
4 Dec 2020 Indonesia’s Omnibus Law won’t kill corruption Johannes Nugroho The new legislation will shift regional power dynamics, but it can’t eradicate an entrenched culture of kickbacks.
1 Dec 2020 What RCEP can tell us about geopolitics in Asia Rocky Intan China-US rivalry tends to overshadow assessments. But this major accomplishment came with ASEAN at the centre.
20 Nov 2020 Indonesian cleric re-enters the fray Erin Cook Amid a changed political landscape – and a pandemic – Rizieq Shihab’s return from Saudi Arabia raises much speculation.
19 Nov 2020 A firebrand cleric’s return boosts Islamist politics A’an Suryana , Nur Syafiqah Mohd Taufek Habib Rizieq Shihab can wield a potent influence, but even those welcoming him home from exile are wary of being burned.
16 Nov 2020 Putting real Australian money on the table to help Indonesia Roland Rajah An outright loan for A$1.5 billion won’t meet all Indonesia’s needs – but it’s a very welcome start.
5 Nov 2020 A backlash against the Women, Peace and Security agenda? Jacqui True , Irine Hiraswari Gayatri , Nuri Widiastuti Veronika , Patricia Salas Sanchez Power politics overshadow progress at the UN Security Council as Resolution 1325 celebrates its 20th anniversary.
20 Oct 2020 Prabowo redeemed in Washington’s eyes amid US-China rivalry Aristyo Rizka Darmawan Back on his feet, Indonesia’s Defence Minister is still performing a balancing act.
16 Oct 2020 Keeping West Papua on the agenda Dan McGarry During Covid, the independence campaign could have been forgotten. But a new generation of activists is forging ahead.
17 Sep 2020 Covid-19 and Indonesian monetary policy Stephen Grenville , Roland Rajah Funding the deficit is a necessary short-term measure, but “free money” can lead down a dangerous path.
11 Sep 2020 Indonesia – a country of disappointments John West Ben Bland shows even pessimists can be gulled by Joko Widodo’s charms.
2 Sep 2020 The (un)making of Joko Widodo Nava Nuraniyah Ben Bland examines the tension in Indonesia of a democratic transition with authoritarian spoilers still in place.
28 Aug 2020 Jakarta should be wary of Beijing’s South China Sea proposals Aristyo Rizka Darmawan “Joint development” is a misnomer when China has no legal stake in what is Indonesian territory.
26 Aug 2020 Where next for MIKTA? Jeffrey Robertson Tacking the problems created by Covid-19 appear to be beyond this particular example of middle-power activism.
21 Aug 2020 Book Review: The deadly legacy of the Cold War in the modern world John West The anti-communist purge in Indonesia in the 1960s is retold in a compelling examination of US Cold War policy.
16 Jul 2020 The elusive pragmatist who transformed political Islam in Indonesia Quinton Temby Hilmi Aminuddin had a central, if rarely seen, place in polarising arguments over the role of Islam in the state.
6 Jul 2020 Indonesia: Still caught between trade and protectionism Ben Bland There is little evidence Jokowi sees trade deals as a way to drive liberalising domestic economic reforms at home.
3 Jul 2020 Australia’s Strategic Update: What it means for Indonesia Greta Nabbs-Keller Jakarta’s response is likely to be complex and will require deft management by Australian policymakers.