Jokowi’s 10-year presidency: a tragedy for Indonesia’s democracy?

For some, Jokowi’s biggest legacy may be the greater economic prosperity he promoted. For others it may be Nusantara, the new capital city project in East Kalimantan that he launched. But his longest lasting legacy may be the damage he has done to democracy.

Talking Indonesia: the history of corruption in Indonesia

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Corruption in Indonesia is widely acknowledged as a complex issue and considered to be deeply entrenched in Indonesian culture. However, this perspective overlooks the generally accepted notion among historians that corruption in Indonesia and other post-colonial nations is, at least partially, rooted in colonialism and the abuses of power and wealth during the colonial era.

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Jokowi’s 10-year presidency: a tragedy for Indonesia’s democracy?

For some, Jokowi’s biggest legacy may be the greater economic prosperity he promoted. For others it may be Nusantara, the new capital city project in East Kalimantan that he launched. But his longest lasting legacy may be the damage he has done to democracy.

Talking Indonesia: the history of corruption in Indonesia

,
Corruption in Indonesia is widely acknowledged as a complex issue and considered to be deeply entrenched in Indonesian culture. However, this perspective overlooks the generally accepted notion among historians that corruption in Indonesia and other post-colonial nations is, at least partially, rooted in colonialism and the abuses of power and wealth during the colonial era.

From barracks to Monas: TNI’s grandiose return to political centre stage

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On 5 October 2024, the Indonesian National Military (TNI) celebrated its 79th anniversary with great fanfare at the National Monument (Monas) complex in Central Jakarta. Thousands of civilian onlookers flocked to see the ceremony, which received widespread media attention. Soldiers and military equipment moved down major thoroughfares towards the iconic monument during the city’s weekly car free day. Up to 100,000 military personnel took part in the event.

Obituary: Romo Benny, Indonesia’s meddlesome priest, dies at 55

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“Religion is being used as an instrument of power in Indonesia, manipulated by the State and big business. Politicians are continuing to use religion for their own ends and consequently risking harmony.” The words are those of Antonius Benny Susetyo, best known as Romo (Father) Benny and probably the most recognisable Catholic priest in Muslim-majority Indonesia.

For Prabowo, Gibran’s online past is less of a problem than his offline future

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A troll social media account under the name of Fufufafa in Indonesia’s oldest chat forum, Kaskus, has sparked speculation about the relationship dynamics between president-elect Prabowo Subianto and vice president-elect Gibran Rakabuming Raka, the eldest son of outgoing President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo.

Expect the expected: Prabowo to continue military domination of the defence sector

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As a former army general who now serves as defence minister under President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, president-elect Prabowo Subianto is expected to further marginalise civilian politicians in the country’s defence sector.

Talking Indonesia: revitalising Dutch colonial spaces

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In this episode, Tito Ambyo speaks with Remco Vermeulen, a PhD candidate at Erasmus University Rotterdam and coordinator of international cooperation in collection management at the Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands.

How Prabowo’s 8% growth target will shape Indonesia’s fiscal policy

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President-elect Prabowo Subianto has set an ambitious target of achieving 8% economic growth during his first term. This goal is driven by the intention to lift Indonesia out of the middle-income trap and propel it towards high-income status by 2045.

Friedman in Indonesia: Boaz offers new approach

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There are 25 million poor in Indonesia living on AUD 3 a day or less. Should outsiders help and if so, how?

Jokowi’s 10-year presidency: a tragedy for Indonesia’s democracy?

For some, Jokowi’s biggest legacy may be the greater economic prosperity he promoted. For others it may be Nusantara, the new capital city project in East Kalimantan that he launched. But his longest lasting legacy may be the damage he has done to democracy.

Talking Indonesia: the history of corruption in Indonesia

,
Corruption in Indonesia is widely acknowledged as a complex issue and considered to be deeply entrenched in Indonesian culture. However, this perspective overlooks the generally accepted notion among historians that corruption in Indonesia and other post-colonial nations is, at least partially, rooted in colonialism and the abuses of power and wealth during the colonial era.

From barracks to Monas: TNI’s grandiose return to political centre stage

, ,
On 5 October 2024, the Indonesian National Military (TNI) celebrated its 79th anniversary with great fanfare at the National Monument (Monas) complex in Central Jakarta. Thousands of civilian onlookers flocked to see the ceremony, which received widespread media attention. Soldiers and military equipment moved down major thoroughfares towards the iconic monument during the city’s weekly car free day. Up to 100,000 military personnel took part in the event.

Obituary: Romo Benny, Indonesia’s meddlesome priest, dies at 55

,
“Religion is being used as an instrument of power in Indonesia, manipulated by the State and big business. Politicians are continuing to use religion for their own ends and consequently risking harmony.” The words are those of Antonius Benny Susetyo, best known as Romo (Father) Benny and probably the most recognisable Catholic priest in Muslim-majority Indonesia.

For Prabowo, Gibran’s online past is less of a problem than his offline future

, ,
A troll social media account under the name of Fufufafa in Indonesia’s oldest chat forum, Kaskus, has sparked speculation about the relationship dynamics between president-elect Prabowo Subianto and vice president-elect Gibran Rakabuming Raka, the eldest son of outgoing President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo.

Expect the expected: Prabowo to continue military domination of the defence sector

,
As a former army general who now serves as defence minister under President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, president-elect Prabowo Subianto is expected to further marginalise civilian politicians in the country’s defence sector.

Talking Indonesia: revitalising Dutch colonial spaces

, , ,
In this episode, Tito Ambyo speaks with Remco Vermeulen, a PhD candidate at Erasmus University Rotterdam and coordinator of international cooperation in collection management at the Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands.

How Prabowo’s 8% growth target will shape Indonesia’s fiscal policy

, ,
President-elect Prabowo Subianto has set an ambitious target of achieving 8% economic growth during his first term. This goal is driven by the intention to lift Indonesia out of the middle-income trap and propel it towards high-income status by 2045.

Friedman in Indonesia: Boaz offers new approach

,
There are 25 million poor in Indonesia living on AUD 3 a day or less. Should outsiders help and if so, how?
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