Tag: Indonesia

Indonesia – Why are more Indonesian women getting involved in bomb attacks? (Al Jazeera)

Aisyah Llewellyn and Arif Budi Setyawan Women have played an increasingly prominent role in hardline attacks in Indonesia in a development that reflects ISIL’s influence, analysts say. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/5/25/why-are-more-women-leading-bomb-attacks-in-indonesia

Indonesia/Israel/Palestine – How Gaza occupies Indonesia’s identity wars (The Interpreter)

JOHANNES NUGROHO Israel-Palestinian issues have long featured in Jakarta’s worldview but with a domestic edge, too. https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/how-gaza-occupies-indonesias-identity-wars

Indonesia/ASEAN/Myanmar – The Indonesia factor in ASEAN’s response to Myanmar (East Asia Forum)

Gibran Mahesa Drajat, Sophia University ASEAN’s capacity to spearhead a collective response to a regional crisis was tested at the ASEAN Leaders’ Meeting (ALM) in...

Indonesia – Indonesia’s vaccine campaign hits speed bumps (East Asia Forum)

Nyoman Sutarsa, ANU The Indonesian government set an ambitious goal to complete mass COVID-19 immunisation by the end of March 2022, covering the 181.5 million...

Indonesia – Patronage is politicising Indonesia’s bureaucracy (East Asia Forum)

Adfin Rochmad Baidhowah, IPDN Bureaucratic appointments are coming under the spotlight in Indonesia due to a pattern of politicians abusing their power. The latest survey from Indonesia’s...

Indonesia/Australia – Indonesia responds to the cyber dark side (The Interpreter)

GRETA NABBS-KELLER - RM WIBAWANTO NUGROHO WIDODO Australia will also benefit from practical bilateral cooperation to enhance Indonesia’s cyber security. https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/indonesia-responds-cyber-dark-side

Vietnam/Indonesia – Managing the Vietnam–Indonesia North Natuna Sea dispute (East Asia Forum)

Xuan Dung Phan, RSIS Overlapping exclusive economic zone (EEZ) claims in the waters surrounding the Natuna Islands in the South China Sea have been an...

Indonesia/Asean/Myanmar – Indonesia raises ASEAN’s bar on Myanmar (The Interpreter)

BEN BLAND President Joko Widodo had nothing to gain domestically incalling a special summit. But in not failing, he succeeded. https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/indonesia-raises-asean-s-bar-myanmar

Indonesia/ASEAN/Myanmar – Indonesia gambles on special ASEAN summit on Myanmar (The Interpreter)

JOHANNES NUGROHO Joko Widodo may have an eye to his legacy by invitingthe junta to Jakarta, but it could also cost his prestige. https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/indonesia-gambles-special-asean-summit-myanmar

Indonesia/Singapore – Resolving Indonesia and Singapore’s UNCLOS dispute (East Asia Forum)

Aristyo Darmawan, University of Indonesia Over the last several years, Indonesia and Singapore have been dealing with different interpretations of Article 51 of the United Nations Convention...

(Indonesia) The uncertain future of online free speech in Indonesia (East Asia Forum)

Titik Puji Rahayu, Universitas Airlangga For more than a decade, the Electronic Information and Transaction Law (ITE Law) has been the face of internet governance...

(Indonesia) Indonesia on edge ahead of Easter after church bombing (Al Jazeera)

Aisyah Llewellyn and Eko Rusdianto World’s most populous Muslim country is on alert for attacks after Makassar cathedral, police headquarters targeted. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/4/1/indonesia-on-edge-ahead-of-easter-after-palm-sunday-attack

(Indonesia) Indonesia plays hardball with its nickel (East Asia Forum)

James Guild, RSIS Nickel has become increasingly important beyond its traditional use in stainless steel manufacturing as the base metal is a key component in...

(Japan/Indonesia/China) Japan, Indonesia sign arms transfer pact amid China concerns (Defense News)

 Mari Yamaguchi Japan and Indonesia signed a pact on Tuesday allowing the transfer of Japanese defense equipment and technology to Jakarta as the two countries...

(Indonesia) Makassar Palm Sunday bomber was known to Indonesian police (Al Jazeera)

Eko Rusdianto and Aisyah Llewellyn Experts say Indonesian authorities should pay compensation if perpetrator confirmed as one of hardline group arrested in January. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/3/31/makassar-bomber-may-have-been-known-to-indonesian-police  

(Australia/Indonesia) Building an education and training link between northern Australia and eastern Indonesia (The Strategist)

Hillary Mansour In 2018, the Australia–Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership recognised a ‘proximity advantage’ between eastern Indonesia and northern Australia offering ripe opportunities for development, growth...