What does the military’s new regional command structure mean for Indonesia?

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In late February, the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) Commander-General, Agus Subiyanto, announced an intention to establish a military presence in each province by more than doubling the number of Kodams from 15 to 37. The move signals a concerning shift toward the reinvigoration of the military's dual function (Dwifungsi), a relic of the authoritarian New Order regime.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/msani/9477928180/in/photostream/

Partnering for success: four tips for getting research collaborations right in Indonesia

In a recent series of interviews KONEKSI – Australia's flagship research and innovation program in Indonesia – engaged with six early, mid and senior-career researchers to understand the key factors contributing to successful collaboration.

TALKING INDONESIA PODCASTSee all


Talking Indonesia: jural traditions and minority rights

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How do religious minorities fare under the constitution and blasphemy laws in Indonesia? In this podcast, Elisabeth Kramer talks to Dr Al Khanif about the state of religious rights and freedom of expression, and how jural traditions, the interpretations of laws based on historical and social norms, have made it even more difficult to assert these rights.
https://mataram.antaranews.com/berita/334581/presiden-jokowi-sebut-harga-bahan-pokok-di-pasar-sebukit-rama

Jokowi’s power consolidation: navigating post-election politics

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Concerns were raised in the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election itself. Some even suggested Indonesia's 2024 election might be the election to end all elections. Now that the dust has settled on the elections, does this analysis still stand?

What does the military’s new regional command structure mean for Indonesia?

,
In late February, the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) Commander-General, Agus Subiyanto, announced an intention to establish a military presence in each province by more than doubling the number of Kodams from 15 to 37. The move signals a concerning shift toward the reinvigoration of the military's dual function (Dwifungsi), a relic of the authoritarian New Order regime.

Growing Indonesia’s strategic influence in a zero-sum world

The next president needs to devise a strategic and nuanced foreign policy that can elevate Indonesia’s place in the world and take concrete actions to maintain regional stability and prosperity - and that will mean more than just relying on economic growth to do all the work.
Bench Lacemaking students likely at Keradjinan Amai Satia, Kotogadang, 1915. (KITLV shelfmark 5557), http://hdl.handle.net/1887.1/item:787418

Talking Indonesia: women writers in the colonial era

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Soenting Melajoe was the first newspaper for women published in West Sumatra during the colonial era in the Dutch East Indies. Bronwyn Beech Jones's PhD looks at how women and girls from Sumatra articulated their experiences and conceived of themselves, their communities and aspirations in Malay language periodicals published between 1912 and 1929.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/msani/9477928180/in/photostream/

Partnering for success: four tips for getting research collaborations right in Indonesia

In a recent series of interviews KONEKSI – Australia's flagship research and innovation program in Indonesia – engaged with six early, mid and senior-career researchers to understand the key factors contributing to successful collaboration.

Defending the rule of law after Prabowo’s election victory

There are concerns Prabowo's approach will push reform away from ‘rule of law’ towards ‘rule by law’ because of his preference for enforcing order rather than the law, demonstrated by the long list of human rights abuses he is alleged to have committed in the past. Their concerns are valid, but the problem is bigger than Prabowo.

Prabowo’s new cabinet: no room for technocrats?

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Political attention is now shifting to the transition from outgoing President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo to Prabowo with an unofficial list of the new president’s cabinet leaked on social media two weeks ago. Most interestingly, however, the leaked cabinet list and subsequent international news reports, only include very few  names who could be identified as technocrats

Talking Indonesia: energy transition

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In the recent national elections, the candidates paid surprisingly little attention to one of the greatest challenges Indonesia and the world at large is currently facing – that of climate change. What are Indonesia’s stated commitments and ambitions towards an energy transition away from fossil fuels? Does it have a plan to get there? And what will it take?

Talking Indonesia: jural traditions and minority rights

, ,
How do religious minorities fare under the constitution and blasphemy laws in Indonesia? In this podcast, Elisabeth Kramer talks to Dr Al Khanif about the state of religious rights and freedom of expression, and how jural traditions, the interpretations of laws based on historical and social norms, have made it even more difficult to assert these rights.
https://mataram.antaranews.com/berita/334581/presiden-jokowi-sebut-harga-bahan-pokok-di-pasar-sebukit-rama

Jokowi’s power consolidation: navigating post-election politics

, ,
Concerns were raised in the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election itself. Some even suggested Indonesia's 2024 election might be the election to end all elections. Now that the dust has settled on the elections, does this analysis still stand?

What does the military’s new regional command structure mean for Indonesia?

,
In late February, the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) Commander-General, Agus Subiyanto, announced an intention to establish a military presence in each province by more than doubling the number of Kodams from 15 to 37. The move signals a concerning shift toward the reinvigoration of the military's dual function (Dwifungsi), a relic of the authoritarian New Order regime.

Growing Indonesia’s strategic influence in a zero-sum world

The next president needs to devise a strategic and nuanced foreign policy that can elevate Indonesia’s place in the world and take concrete actions to maintain regional stability and prosperity - and that will mean more than just relying on economic growth to do all the work.
Bench Lacemaking students likely at Keradjinan Amai Satia, Kotogadang, 1915. (KITLV shelfmark 5557), http://hdl.handle.net/1887.1/item:787418

Talking Indonesia: women writers in the colonial era

,
Soenting Melajoe was the first newspaper for women published in West Sumatra during the colonial era in the Dutch East Indies. Bronwyn Beech Jones's PhD looks at how women and girls from Sumatra articulated their experiences and conceived of themselves, their communities and aspirations in Malay language periodicals published between 1912 and 1929.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/msani/9477928180/in/photostream/

Partnering for success: four tips for getting research collaborations right in Indonesia

In a recent series of interviews KONEKSI – Australia's flagship research and innovation program in Indonesia – engaged with six early, mid and senior-career researchers to understand the key factors contributing to successful collaboration.

Defending the rule of law after Prabowo’s election victory

There are concerns Prabowo's approach will push reform away from ‘rule of law’ towards ‘rule by law’ because of his preference for enforcing order rather than the law, demonstrated by the long list of human rights abuses he is alleged to have committed in the past. Their concerns are valid, but the problem is bigger than Prabowo.

Prabowo’s new cabinet: no room for technocrats?

,
Political attention is now shifting to the transition from outgoing President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo to Prabowo with an unofficial list of the new president’s cabinet leaked on social media two weeks ago. Most interestingly, however, the leaked cabinet list and subsequent international news reports, only include very few  names who could be identified as technocrats

Talking Indonesia: energy transition

, ,
In the recent national elections, the candidates paid surprisingly little attention to one of the greatest challenges Indonesia and the world at large is currently facing – that of climate change. What are Indonesia’s stated commitments and ambitions towards an energy transition away from fossil fuels? Does it have a plan to get there? And what will it take?

TALKING INDONESIA PODCASTSee all


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