20 May 2020 West Papua: Looking for an opening Johnny Blades Allowing more access would be an important first step to ending human rights abuses in the troubled Indonesian province.
19 May 2020 As Jakarta trims defence, Beijing makes waves in the South China Sea Aristyo Rizka Darmawan Covid-19 has seen Southeast Asian countries cut defence budgets just as maritime threats look to be growing dire.
8 May 2020 Indonesia’s democracy is flawed, but do enough people care? Fadhilah Fitri Primandari Covid-19 puts healthcare and the economy at the top of the agenda, although poor governance is making matters worse.
15 Apr 2020 Australia should offer Indonesia crisis insurance – quickly Roland Rajah With little to no cost at home, a multi-billion “standby” loan will help restore economic confidence in a big neighbour.
8 Apr 2020 Indonesia: A health and economic crisis also threatens national unity Bradley Wood Jokowi fears his legitimacy and hold on power may be at risk with provinces defying the central government’s authority.
2 Apr 2020 Covid-19: Jokowi must win back his people’s trust after early missteps Fadhilah Fitri Primandari This is a fight for the long haul, but it can only be won if Indonesians have faith in their government.
30 Mar 2020 Indonesia: The rally of a community facing a coronavirus threat Aisyah Llewellyn A pluck of courage, the brashness of youth, and a little ingenuity – when authorities are slow to act, people step up.
27 Mar 2020 COVIDcast Episode 4: Crisis looms in Southeast Asia Michael Fullilove , Ben Bland The latest episode in a podcast to discuss the implications of coronavirus for Australia, the region, and the world.
24 Mar 2020 Covid-19: Indonesia’s crises can severely reverberate on neighbours Greta Nabbs-Keller Weakness in government coordination and communication will constrain flexibility to deal with this complex challenge.
17 Mar 2020 Indonesia: Covid-19 crisis reveals cracks in Jokowi’s ad hoc politics Ben Bland The world’s fourth most-populous country has a long way to go to get a grip on this challenge, its president especially.
26 Feb 2020 Maluku: Obscure and notorious Robin Perry A remote corner of Indonesia has a distinctive place in history going back centuries.
18 Feb 2020 Jokowi’s speech to the Australian parliament: an ode to friendship Andree Surianta Much more than only trade and investment, the Indonesian President has grander ambitions for the two neighbours.
13 Feb 2020 Economic diplomacy: Indonesian trade deals and real deals Greg Earl “Boats, beef, and Bali” seem bad words no more, and Jokowi and Morrison set out to strike a new tone.
11 Feb 2020 Australia-Indonesia: Building trust Sian Troath After lurching from crisis to crisis, the two countries can forge a shared interest in keeping a steady relationship.
11 Feb 2020 Jokowi’s Canberra trip: A step ahead on a long road Ben Bland The Indonesian president’s visit demonstrated the two countries’ progress together, as well as gaps that remain.
10 Feb 2020 Five urgent issues for Indonesia’s president Elaine Pearson Joko Widodo’s Australian visit is an opportunity to call out the worsening human rights situation in Indonesia.
7 Feb 2020 Australia-Indonesia: An uncertain world makes for firm friends Greta Nabbs-Keller Both countries have more and more in common, a fact which should challenge old tropes about difference.
3 Feb 2020 Indonesia: The not so good news Tim Lindsey , Tim Mann Indonesia is becoming a wealthy nation, but still has an enormous number of very poor people, who are not doing well.
10 Jan 2020 Jakarta is flooding and its governor is sinking Erin Cook Despite promising new policies, the city’s new leader faces the same problems as the last, and few options.
9 Jan 2020 Can Indonesia lead? Maritime tensions with China escalate Greta Nabbs-Keller Natuna Islands in the South China Sea has flared again, with Jakarta giving every indication it’s not for backing down.
12 Dec 2019 Strength in numbers in the eastern Indian Ocean Arzan Tarapore India has compelling reasons to expand its presence in east waters – and Australia has broader reasons to help.
19 Nov 2019 Jokowi’s curious plan for Indonesia’s capital Alyssa Leng , Roland Rajah The Indonesian president’s scheme to move the capital won’t fix Jakarta – or the government.
29 Oct 2019 With a UN Human Rights Council seat, Indonesia has a choice Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat , Ramadha Valentine , Dimas Permadi Jakarta could put human rights at the centre of its foreign policy, as well as clean up its act at home.
25 Oct 2019 Indonesia’s new cabinet and its human rights implications Olivia Tasevski Jokowi’s appointments will be rightly questioned: is he interested in human rights or the rights of the Indonesian army?
24 Oct 2019 Economic diplomacy: Indonesia trade, ASIO business & deglobalisation Greg Earl Balancing national security and national prosperity – a range of views and the call for a range of resources.
15 Oct 2019 The Wiranto attack and the ISIS impact Sidney Jones With events in the Middle East as a constant goad, people such as Syahrial Alamsyah will find excuses for violence.
2 Oct 2019 Violence in Papua could get worse Sidney Jones A province now awash in cash has spurred a migrant influx and given new sources of income to the independence movement.
30 Sep 2019 Book review: Common enemies Natalie Sambhi A look at law-enforcement cooperation between Australia and Indonesia will interest experts and curious observers alike.
26 Sep 2019 Economic diplomacy: Tourism power, defining China, and Vietnam jackpot Greg Earl Badly behaving Australians in Bali don’t always make good ambassadors – but perhaps their numbers help send a message.
20 Sep 2019 Habibie’s lasting legacy for Indonesia Retno Maruti , Suahasil Nazara In his brief time as president, BJ Habibie enacted economic and democratic reforms that endure to this day.
17 Sep 2019 Habibie’s legacy of Reformasi in Indonesia Peter McCawley In his brief term as president, BJ Habibie made significant changes in the country.
16 Sep 2019 So-called media abundance still leaves blind spots with our neighbours Alexandra Wake Even in the age of 24/7 news, governments are good at keeping the cameras away from persecuted communities.
4 Sep 2019 In Java, the water is running out Kate Walton Drought, pollution, and poor resource management threaten Indonesia's most populous island with total water scarcity.
21 Aug 2019 After the attack: Supporting victims of terrorism in Indonesia Cameron Sumpter The country's revised anti-terrorism law is a step in the right direction, but it needs to go much further.
19 Aug 2019 Indonesia should put more energy into renewable power Kate Walton Blackouts and chronic air pollution in a nation with abundant sources of clean energy makes no economic sense.
14 Aug 2019 Indonesia: the injustice system Aisyah Llewellyn , Ranto Sibarani Two recent cases show how rising intolerance and intimidation has a legal cost for minorities in the archipelago nation.
7 Aug 2019 Pacific islands stand ground on West Papua push Johnny Blades In a battle of wills in the region, Australia and Indonesia now find the island nations have a measure of leverage.
18 Jul 2019 After the voting, personality beats policy in Southeast Asia Greg Earl Malaysia is not the only country consumed by speculation about who takes over from a conspicuous and captivating leader.
18 Jul 2019 How Indonesia finds itself in the middle of a US-China trade war Retno Maruti <p>Jakarta is attempting to navigate tensions between Washington and Beijing by backing the multilateral system.</p>
11 Jul 2019 Australia-Indonesia ties: escaping the beefs about boats or Bali Ben Bland Don't jinx it, but a few promising signs suggest bilateral ties could be entering a new period of relative stability.
1 Jul 2019 Jakarta’s air quality kills its residents – and it’s getting worse Kate Walton Choked up citizens have had enough and are taking the government to court over Jakarta’s chronic smog.
20 Jun 2019 Jokowi and Modi’s budding bromance Mustafa Izzuddin , C Raja Mohan With both leaders re-elected and with shared goals, the challenge is to ensure Indonesia and India remain firm friends.
24 May 2019 Indonesia: don’t over-react to Jakarta violence Ben Bland The taint of riots shouldn’t undermine what was a free, fair and peaceful election.
15 May 2019 Time to reverse the Indonesian language disaster on our shores Melissa Crouch It is crucial the next government invest in languages, that of Australia’s largest neighbour the most obvious example.
18 Apr 2019 Don’t rely on luck: making the most of the FTA with Indonesia Melissa Crouch It is time to put Indonesian back on the priority list of languages to be studied in Australia.
17 Apr 2019 Indonesia’s elections: the foreign policy challenges that await Beginda Pakpahan Regardless of who prevails at the ballot box on Wednesday, big regional and global issues await to test the victor.
16 Apr 2019 Even if Prabowo loses, Sandiaga Uno will win in Indonesia’s election Max Walden Not somebody with humble beginnings, the rapid rise of Prabowo Subianto’s running mate also shows his future ambition.
12 Apr 2019 ‘No thoughts about apologising’: Indonesia and the 1965–66 killings Olivia Tasevski Joko Widodo’s political promises to address the crimes of the past have proven hollow – and any change seems unlikely.
10 Apr 2019 Jokowi’s cute political ploy has become a campaign sensation Erin Cook <p>A clearly enamoured new grandfather, the Indonesian President also rebranded himself alongside a happy toddler.</p>
3 Apr 2019 The mind-boggling challenge of Indonesia’s election logistics Ben Bland 800,000 polling stations, six million election workers, and the most complicated single-day ballot in global history.