Indonesia has long been held up as a model of democratic transition in the Muslim world. This view of the country now needs rethinking.
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Micro-entrepreneurs make up the bulk of the Indonesian economy and population. But red tape and corruption are keeping them from entering the 'formal' sector.
A recently passed regulation in lieu of law allows the government to ban organisations deemed against Indonesia's state ideology Pancasila. It marks a troubling turn towards ultra-nationalism.
Using the country's foreign policy to support national development will equip Indonesia to navigate geopolitical shifts.
Jakarta’s gubernatorial election is by far the most significant political event of the year in Indonesia. Not only is Jakarta Indonesia’s biggest and most important city, the election matters because of…
Jokowi’s visit was a good deal shorter than the one planned for last year. But it did highlight several important issues in the bilateral relationship.
An enormous rally in Jakarta, organised by hardline Islamic militia group the Islamic Defenders Front, appears to have mobilised a diverse group of conservative Muslims in Indonesia.
Great expectations distorts the political horse-trading that shaped the new cabinet of Indonesia.
Indonesian activists see that opportunities for them to enter the state arena and influence the policy process are opening up with Joko Widodo's presidency.
Experts in the UK, US, India, Indonesia and NZ explain how Australia's election is playing out abroad and what's at stake for our neighbours and allies.
A dynamic new president promised Indonesians sweeping reform of a rotten system. Instead, all they've gotten are baby steps.
Whether Indonesia’s unofficial 'moratorium' on the death penalty is genuine or temporary, this is an advocacy moment for Australia to seize.
We asked experts on Indonesian politics and economy how they see the August 12 cabinet reshuffle.
Activists and victims of human rights abuses in Indonesia are worried that a new rights committee will not stop the culture of impunity.
Indonesia's war on drugs aims to protect the country's young generation from an alleged "national drug emergency." But the government's coercive approach is harming the people it wishes to protect.
The future of Papuans remains subject to the swirling mists of Indonesian national and international political intrigue.
Australia has cut aid to Indonesia by 40%. That may cause diplomatic displeasure, but the country has restructured its development programs in recent years to be less dependent on foreign money.
Indonesians have long felt that Australia lacks respect for their nation's sovereignty, but Indonesia's status as a rising power adds to the urgency of recalibrating our approach to the relationship.
Since Tony Abbott became prime minister, three issues have strained relations with Indonesia. Before the fracture over the fate of Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan, there were difficulties from the Coalition's tow-back policy and a major crisis after revelations of Australian spying.
Indonesia’s most distinguished practising human rights lawyer, Mulya Lubis, is central to continuing efforts in Indonesia to abolish the death penalty.
Top contributors
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Malcolm Smith Professor of Asian Law and Director of the Centre for Indonesian Law, Islam and Society, University of Melbourne
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Visting Lecturer in International Relations and Political Science at Indonesian Defense University & Lecturer, Universitas Jendral Achmad Yani
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Adjunct Professor, Griffith Asia Institute, Griffith University
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Lecturer, Department of Politics and Government, Universitas Gadjah Mada
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Professor of Public Administration, Universitas Gadjah Mada
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PhD Candidate in politics at the Asia Institute, University of Melbourne
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Head of Humanities and Social Sciences and Professor of International Relations at La Trobe University, La Trobe University
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Emeritus Professor, Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts, University of Wollongong
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Chair professor, University of Western Australia
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Associate Professor for the School of People, Environment and Planning, Massey University
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Reader in Politics, University of Huddersfield
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Executive Director at the Centre for the Study of Governance, Universitas Indonesia
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Lecturer in Politics, La Trobe University
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Senior Lecturer in International Law and Human Rights, University of Newcastle
