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From Silk to Servers: China’s Hidden Power in Southeast Asia as a Fork in the Digital Road
The humid streets of Jakarta have been buzzing with tech excitement ever since the Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has set up a large data...
Constructing Inequality: Unequal Development in North Jakarta
Driving in Teluk Naga, North Jakarta feels like shiratal al-mustaqim. A long, straight line full of bumpy roads, tidal water filling the hole, and...
From Commitment to Action: Indonesia’s Role in Advancing Women Peacekeepers
Authors: Marina Ika Sari and Yuli Ari Sulistyani*
In conflict zones, Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV) are urgent issues, with women and...
The Sunrise of Electoral Reform after Abolishing of Presidential Threshold
After 36 judicial review mechanisms at the Constitutional Court on the presidential threshold provisions, the Constitutional Court finally ended the debate by declaring unconstitutional...
Enhancing Sanitation: Indonesia-Australia Collaboration through the sAIIG Program
Indonesia's sanitation is arguably one of the worst in the Southeast Asian region. In line with this, in 2015, Indonesia ranked second with 54...
Best Practices for Eco-Friendly Tourism in Indonesia
With its breathtaking landscapes, vibrant marine life, and rich culture, Indonesia is a popular destination for travelers worldwide. However, as tourism grows, so does...
Elon Musk’s Influence on Asian Satellite Development: South Korea and Indonesia
Asia's need for better internet access drives satellite technology development, but the region still struggles with infrastructure, especially in remote areas. This "digital divide"...
Reforming Institutions for Better Fiscal, Not Higher Rates
As the sun sets on 2024, the Indonesian government charts a new fiscal course by raising the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate to 12...
Prabowo’s Indirect Election Proposal Reveals Deeper Issue in Indonesian Politics
Indonesia’s 2024 simultaneous general elections and regional elections are finally over. After the dust slowly settles, an issue deep-rooted within Indonesian politics is yet...
Balancing Pride and Progress: Indonesia’s Government EV Trajectory
Indonesia’s vision of implementing the usage of electric government fleets has been a cornerstone of its sustainability efforts and nation’s commitment to green development....