Entries by Dave McRae, https://indonesiaatmelbourne.unimelb.edu.au/author/dave/

Talking Indonesia: Indonesia's foreign fighters

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Several hundred Indonesian Muslims have left the country to fight in Syria and Iraq. In this week's Talking Indonesia podcast, Dr Dave McRae speaks to Dr Muhamad Najib Azca, from Gadjah Mada University, about the issue, and what the government can do to manage the risks posed by their return.

Talking Indonesia: foreign policy under Jokowi

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How does the foreign policy of Indonesia's new president, Joko Widodo, differ to that of his predecessor, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono? Dr Dave McRae explores this issue, among others, with Dr Evi Fitriani, from the University of Indonesia, in the second instalment of Talking Indonesia.

Talking Indonesia: political parties and generational change

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Is generational change taking place within Indonesia's political parties? Dr Dave McRae explores this issue and more with Philips Vermonte, from the Centre for Strategic and International Studies in Jakarta, in the first episode of the new Talking Indonesia podcast.

We must go beyond symbolic protests

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Indonesia can easily dismiss Australia's objections to the death penalty when it just involves Australians. But Jokowi's policies have opened the window for a more powerful multinational response, write Dr Dave McRae and Diane Zhang.

How will the executions affect the bilateral relationship?

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Dr Dave McRae speaks to RN Breakfast about the planned execution of narcotics prisoners in Indonesia and their impact on Indonesia's relations with Australia, and the rest of the world.

Joko's election a chance to improve relations

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Many influential Indonesians perceive Australia as arrogant. Overcoming this is an immediate challenge, and reminds us much depends on how Australia handles bilateral relations under a new president, says Dave McRae. Image: Getty

Contemplating a new President, a new era

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Joko Widodo will take his place as President of Indonesia on 20 October. Dave McRae looks ahead to what Indonesia, Australia and the world might expect expect from his Presidency. Image: Getty

Joko Widodo, son of a carpenter, next President of Indonesia

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Over the howls of rival Prabowo's extraordinary protests, 'Jokowi' has secured the presidency by over 8 million votes in the official count.

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