
What is IndonesiaLeaks?
Analysis, Corruption, Media, PoliticsIndonesiaLeaks made waves recently following the release of an explosive report detailing the alleged destruction of evidence at the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). What is IndonesiaLeaks? Is it connected to Wikileaks? How does it generate its reports? Eni Mulia explains.

How corrupt, really, is Indonesian politics?
Corruption, Elections, Policy in Focus, PoliticsIn the first post in our new Policy in Focus series, Dr Ward Berenschot presents research looking at how common clientelism really is in Indonesia. A survey of more than 500 experts found that perceptions of clientelism varied considerably, and the character of local economies played an important role.

Rats in the ranks: here’s how the KPU should deal with corrupt candidates
2019 Indonesian Elections, Analysis, Corruption, Elections, PoliticsThe General Elections Commission (KPU) has taken a bold step to prevent corruption convicts from participating in future elections. Bahruddin suggests that this approach could be augmented with a strategy to shame corrupt candidates and parties on the ballot paper.

Indonesia at Melbourne: 2017 in review
Corruption, Death Penalty, Foreign Policy, Gender, Human Rights, Law, Media, Politics, Religion, Review, Security, SocietyIndonesia at Melbourne will again be taking a short break over Christmas and New Year. In this final post for 2017, we look back at the analysis and commentary featured on the blog and podcast throughout the year. Thanks again for your loyal readership and support, and we look forward to seeing you again mid-January.

The DPR inquiry into the KPK: what’s it really all about?
Corruption, ExplainerIgnoring protests from the public, and some of its own members, the House of Representatives (DPR) recently launched a special inquiry into the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). Rifqi Assegaf explains the significance and likely impact of the contentious inquiry.

Talking Indonesia: attacks on the Corruption Eradication Commission
Corruption, Politics, Review, Talking IndonesiaWhat triggered the House of Representatives (DPR) inquiry into the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK)? What are the implications for the KPK and its role in the fight against corruption? Dr Jemma Purdey explores these questions and more with Dr Deasy Simandjuntak in the latest Talking Indonesia podcast.
Acid attack will not weaken Novel Baswedan or the KPK
Analysis, CorruptionFollowing the shocking acid attack on Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) senior investigator Novel Baswedan, Professor Denny Indrayana looks at previous attempts to weaken the institution and its staff, and what must be done to ensure that it remains strong.
The e-KTP scandal: have we learned anything about corruption?
Analysis, CorruptionOver the past week, Indonesians have again been gripped by a massive corruption scandal. Kanti Pertiwi writes that too often anti-corruption efforts focus on the individuals involved and do not pay sufficient attention to the social, political and cultural context in which they are situated.
Komnas HAM: not just ineffective but corrupt as well?
Analysis, Corruption, Human RightsLast week, the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) released a report confirming what many in the human rights community had suspected for years - members of the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) have been embezzling public funds. Dr Ken Setiawan looks at the factors within Komnas HAM that have allowed this to occur.