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What Jokowi’s anti-radicalism cabinet can do for Indonesian security
Jokowi second terms have been preoccupied
with the issue of radicalism following the shocking attack to former
coordinator minister of politics, law and security, Wiranto. The...
Belt and Road Initiative: Challenging South and Southeast Asia
The euphoria about the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Indonesia and
elsewhere in South and Southeast Asia (SEA) has been felt since 2017,
particularly following...
For Bigger Role in Global Trade, Indonesia Should Reshape Industrial Policy
Indonesia should reshape its
industrial strategy to become more closely integrated into global production
networks and enjoy the long-term benefits of growing global trade, says a...
Progressive Development of Democracy in Asia-Pacific Region
The Asia-
Pacific region is becoming an interesting entity to study as of the various
dynamics it entails. This region is characterized with the gradual elimination
of...
Indonesia’s new electric car may disrupt its relations with Japan
Authors: Muhammad
Zulfikar Rakhmat, Dimas Permadi, and Ramadha Valentine
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has recently signed a presidential regulation on electric cars. The regulation requires several...
China-Indonesia relations are expected to grow during Jokowi’s second term
Authors: Muhammad
Zulfikar Rakhmat, Ramadha Valentine and Dimas Permadi*
China-Indonesia relations are expanding significantly. This is particularly true in the economic sphere, as evidenced by the...
Indonesia: Bold Reforms Needed to Realize Urban Potential
Urbanization has the potential
to be a major driver of prosperity and inclusiveness in Indonesia, but fully
realizing this potential requires bold institutional reforms, according to...
Foreign direct investment is not coming to Indonesia. Really?
The economic topic receiving most attention in the last few days is
certainly that of foreign direct investment, or FDI, thanks to the World Bank,
which...
Indonesia abandoning its Capital ?
I have
almost always lived in capital cities. I was born in New Delhi, resided in
London, Prague (before Czechoslovakia split in 1993), Budapest, Rome, Bonn
(long...
Unlocking the Potential of Industry 4.0 for Developing Countries
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), together
with the Indonesian Ministry of Industry and the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign
Affairs officially presented the Report on...