The Rohingya crisis: what could Indonesia do better?
Analysis, Foreign Policy, Human RightsHopes are high for Indonesia to play a greater role in responding to the crisis in Myanmar's Rakhine state. But Diah Tricesaria and Randy Nandyatama write that if Indonesia is to be seen as a legitimate actor in brokering peace in Myanmar, it must show leadership in the management of refugees at the domestic and regional levels.
Indonesian leadership in ASEAN: running out of steam or taking a breather?
Analysis, Foreign Policy, PoliticsPresident Joko Widodo's apparent lack of interest in ASEAN is a result of his short-term and pragmatic approach to policy making, writes Randy Nandyatama. Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials have an important role to play in explaining ASEAN's relevance and its connection to his political agenda.