Rethinking Indonesia’s investment policies through the lens of conditionalities
Indonesia's game plan of betting big on EVs and batteries isn't enough — it's time to up the ante in…
Jokowi is now Indonesia’s kingmaker
Indonesian President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo has completely transformed from a mere party official to one of Indonesia’s most powerful kingmakers.…
Symbolism over substance in US–Indonesia partnership
The recent US–Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership does little to upgrade the lacklustre state of the relationship and remains mostly symbolic.…
Jokowi’s final act
In 2023, Jokowi steered Indonesia through economic hurdles, fostered digital growth and addressed food inflation. ...
Indonesia’s increasingly opposition-less democracy
As repression rises and critical debate wanes, Jokowi's decision to prioritise dynasty over party loyalty sets the stage for an…
Indonesia’s election bears the signs of weakening democracy
Indonesia’s democratic decline accelerates as key accountability institutions weaken and the country falls into the grips of dynastic succession, writes…
Keeping the IPEF afloat is in Indonesia’s interest
Regardless of the IPEF outcome, partaking in its negotiations will solidify Indonesia’s status as a reliable and inclusive trade partner,…
How a Chinese railway helped Jokowi cement his infrastructure legacy
Indonesia’s new high-speed rail system signals to Southeast countries that the Belt and Road Initiative remains a viable option for…
Indonesia doubles down on nickel export bans and downstreaming
Indonesia hopes its ban on nickel exports might open up new prospects for electric vehicle production, but the reality is…
Australia’s defence ambitions need Southeast Asian trust
Author: Aristyo Rizka Darmawan, ANU Since its announcement in September 2021, AUKUS has been hotly debated both in Australia and…