Joko "Jokowi" Widodo may claim that he is not a human rights offender like his rival, Prabowo Subianto, but his track record during his tenure may indicate otherwise.
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Did Australia's compromise really ease the tension with Indonesia?
The government is focusing on economic development, but ignoring human rights abuses, local politics and indigenous peoples.
Is Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's claim that the rate of poverty in rural Indonesia has declined at twice the poverty rates of cities correct?
Films can be used to help understand international relations concepts.
An observer – or the Indonesians - might ask: would the real prime minister please stand up?
If their trade deal is delayed, this will not only create a huge loss for the Australian and Indonesian economies but also change foreign policy dynamics between the two countries.
Indonesian media's coverage of Scott Morrison's appointment as Australia's new Prime Minister signals increased public awareness of Australian politics.
Indonesia has long been held up as a model of democratic transition in the Muslim world. This view of the country now needs rethinking.
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.
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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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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Associate lecturer, Universitas Jendral Achmad Yani
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Lecturer in International Relations, Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII)
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Adjunct Professor, Griffith Asia Institute, Griffith University
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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
