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Strengthening mutual cooperation between the Indonesian military and the people
The Indonesian military (TNI) has the main task of upholding state sovereignty, defending the territorial integrity of the Unitary State of the Republic of...
Impunity for desertion of the Constitution
A collection of scratches depicting the nuances of “totalitarianism” (repressive actions of state stakeholders tend to be authoritarian) and “radicalism” (civil society groups that...
The Battle for the Soul of Islam: Will the real reformer of the faith stand up?
Saudi and Emirati efforts to define ‘moderate’ Islam as socially more liberal while being subservient to an autocratic ruler is as much an endeavour...
Indonesian G20 presidency promises to put a ‘battle for the soul of Islam’ on the front burner
Indonesian religious affairs minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas set the bar high for President Joko Widodo as well as Nahdlatul Ulama, the religious backbone of...
The new AUKUS partnership comes at the cost of sidelining France, a key Indo-Pacific player
Here is my quick take on the new AUKUS security partnership announced on Wednesday (September 15), by the leaders of three key English-speaking countries...
Indonesia’s First Pumped Storage Hydropower Plant to Support Energy Transition
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved a US$380 million loan to develop Indonesia’s first pumped storage hydropower plant, aiming to improve...
Australia’s churn in the Indo-Pacific with India and Indonesia
The shared vision for a free, open, rules-based, and inclusive Indo-Pacific brings Australia, India, and Indonesia together. Being democracies and maritime powers with overwhelmingly...
The ‘energy patriots’ bringing electricity to Indonesia’s remote villages
For millions of villagers in Indonesia’s remote areas, a 12-hour-per-day erratic electricity supply is the norm. With students studying by candlelight at night and...
How China and Indonesia can build a more substantial presence on the global climate agenda
Authors: I Dewa Made Raditya Margenta and Filda C. Yusgiantoro*
China – Indonesia’s relationship is likely to get stronger amid the decision made by the...
Childless or Childfree as the Choice: Solution to Overpopulation or Part of Popular Culture?
Childfree news has mushroomed in Indonesian mass media and social media. Many people dismissed this idea as insane and bullied those who chose it,...