
Jokowi's bicycle diplomacy
Foreign Policy, PoliticsWhen President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo invited Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for a bike ride around the Presidential Palace, many Australians were surprised. But bicycles have long been part of Jokowi's image crafting strategy.

Can Albanese rebuild relations with Indonesia?
Foreign Policy, Security, Top StoriesIf the new Australian government is to establish trustworthy relations with Indonesia, more understanding and engagement will be key.

Australia has changed government for the first time in nine years. Does Indonesia care?
Foreign PolicyHow has the Labor Party's victory in the Australian election on 21 May been welcomed in Indonesia?

Talking Indonesia: Indonesia's G20 presidency
Foreign Policy, Talking IndonesiaHow will the war in Ukraine affect Indonesia's G20 presidency? How important is the G20 forum to powerful political and business interests in the country in any case? Dr Dave McRae chats to Dr I Gede Wahyu Wicaksana in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.

Why do so many Indonesians back Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?
Foreign Policy, Politics, Security, Top StoriesIndonesian governments and society have historically supported victims of aggression and conflict, so why do so many Indonesians, especially online, seem to support the Russian invasion?

Best of 2021
Arts, Corruption, Covid-19, Economy, Foreign Policy, Gender, Human Rights, Law, Politics, Religion, Security, SocietyIndonesia at Melbourne will be taking a short break over the New Year period. Here we present the articles and episodes that attracted your attention in 2021. We look forward to seeing you again in mid-January 2022!

Who will study Indonesia in the future?
Education, Foreign Policy, Linguistics, Top StoriesThe number of Australian students studying Indonesian has fallen dramatically from its heyday in the 90s. But the growing strength of Indonesia’s universities could help establish a new way for the countries to work together.

Anxiety, unpreparedness and distrust: Indonesia’s careful response to AUKUS
Foreign Policy, Security, Top StoriesThe arrival of AUKUS has stirred anxieties about Indonesia’s strategic role in the Indo-Pacific region and its implications for trust and stability.

Can Australia’s declining Indonesia literacy survive Covid-19 cuts?
Education, Foreign PolicyVirtual 'study abroad' programs have kept students engaged with Indonesia despite the Covid-19 pandemic. But government, universities and business need to provide students with more opportunities to continue building on their language and Indonesian expertise in Australia.