Analysis - Indonesia at Melbourne

Few observers would disagree with the contention that Indonesia’s status as a constitutional state is showing signs of erosion under President Jokowi.

'Democracy emergency': Indonesia needs its own movement party

Analysis, Politics

The latest mass rallies are momentum for progressive Indonesians to come up with a new plan to advance their visions of a more democratic and just Indonesia

Talking Indonesia: farming Indonesia with Rebecca Meckelburg

Analysis, Environment, Policy in Focus, Talking Indonesia

In this week’s episode, Dr Jacqui Baker chats with Dr Rebecca Meckelburg, a research fellow at the Institute of International Studies at Gadjah Mada University, to better understand how big state projects for agricultural transformation impact the lives of ordinary rural communities.

Komodo island a global tourism spot — but at what cost?

Analysis, Human Rights, Migration, Policies

Will the Ata Modo, the traditional inhabitants of Komodo island, ever have any say in the aggressive conservation and tourism development policies that so directly threaten their way of life?

Religious coal rush: Why do Indonesian Muslim leaders accept coal mining concessions?

Analysis, Policies, Religion, Society

Elites within NU and Muhammadiyah have faced criticism from their members for accepting the coal mining concessions, and a new ideological battle has opened up between progressive and conservative elements in the two organisations.

JI’s decision to disband is for real

Analysis, Security

It was not some snap decision, easily reversed. It was the result of a nearly 15-year reconsideration of ends and means.

Does Indonesia really need a land bank?

Analysis, Corruption, Environment, Infrastructure, Law, Natural Resources, Policies, Urban planning

Plans for a new national land bank need to consider how the institution would meet the government’s goals – and benefit the people.

Best of 2020

Analysis

Indonesia at Melbourne will again be taking a break over the Christmas and New Year period. Here we list the most popular articles and podcast episodes, plus a few of our favourites, from 2020. We look forward to seeing you again when we return in January.

Is Indonesia’s health system prepared for peak Covid-19?

Analysis, Policies, Policy in Focus, Public health

As case numbers continue to climb, Indonesia is yet to see the worst of the pandemic. How will its health system fare? Tri Aktariyani and Putu Eka Andayani take a look at the system’s preparedness.

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