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EU and Indonesia Finalize Trade Agreement After 9 Years of Talks
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Indonesia and the European Union have concluded a comprehensive free trade agreement after nine years of negotiations, eliminating import duties on over 90%...
Indonesia’s Military Invades Civilian Life Under Prabowo
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Indonesia’s defense ministry has taken out a full-page newspaper advertisement defending the military’s growing involvement in civilian programs including nutrition, farming, and healthcare—under...
A Silent Economic Coup Begins in Indonesia and Nepal
Could the finance minister be the gateway to changing the world's direction?
This question sounds simple, but recent days have provided us with the answer....
The World Is Changing: Indonesia a Symbol of the Rise of the Asian Pivot
What does Prabowo Subianto's presence on the Beijing stage mean for the world?
This simple question suddenly went viral online after a photo of a...
Deepfakes and the Fragility of Democracy: Lessons from Indonesia for the Global South
In August 2025, I witnessed firsthand how Indonesia was shaken by a deepfake video of Finance Minister Sri Mulyani. The manipulated footage—showing her delivering...
Gambling, Patriarchy, and State Security: A Feminist Critique of Gambling in Cambodia and Indonesia
Cambodia is one of the key hubs for gambling operations in Southeast Asia. Online and offline gambling have expanded to neighboring countries, contributing to...
Rebuilding Trust: Indonesia’s Road to a Fairer Future
When a single revelation can turn quiet frustration into nationwide fury, it signals that something deeper is broken. In late August 2025, Indonesia faced...
QRIS Goes Global: Between Pride and Geopolitical Peril
When the Indonesian government announced its plan to expand QRIS (Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard, a unified national QR code payment system) in cooperation...
Inside Indonesia’s Wave of Anger
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Indonesia has seen some of its worst violence in decades, posing the toughest test yet for President Prabowo Subianto just 10 months into his...
As Indonesia’s Protests Spread, Police Crackdown on Students Sparks Outcry
NEWS BRIEF: Indonesian police fired tear gas and rubber bullets near university campuses in Bandung to disperse protests initially sparked by public anger over...