Considered economic diplomacy required in the wake of Jokowi visit
Economy, Foreign PolicyIndonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo unveiled an ambitious vision for an expanded economic partnership with Australia during his three-day visit to Sydney. Albanese’s economic diplomacy with Indonesia needs ambition, but it also needs to be realistic and very carefully considered
The US is helping Indonesians build startups while Australia is busy selling diplomas
Economy, Foreign PolicyA study of over 300 successful Indonesian technology co-founders shows that 61% had either studied or worked overseas. This begs the question – why have so many successful Indonesian entrepreneurs traveled abroad?
‘Some things are priceless’ – is Indonesia choosing sovereignty over Mastercard?
Economy, Foreign PolicyIn March, President Joko Widodo ignited a discussion around financial sovereignty when he urged national and regional governments and state-owned enterprises to stop using Visa and Mastercard for the domestic purchasing of goods and services. What does this tell us about Indonesia's place in the world?
Football World Cup: has a hard line on Israel undermined Indonesian soft power?
Foreign Policy, Politics, UncategorizedA lot has been said about Fifa's decision to replace Indonesia as the host of the Under-20 World Cup. Here Ario Bimo Utomo takes a look at the impact of the decision on Indonesian soft power.
Beyond Syaikh Zayed Grand Mosque: the UAE and Arab-Indonesian relations
Economy, Foreign Policy, ReligionWhat is behind the growing ties between Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates?
Talking Indonesia: Indonesia and AUKUS
Foreign Policy, Security, Talking IndonesiaWhat underpins Indonesia’s negative response to AUKUS? Dr Dave McRae explores this question and more with Dr Ahmad Rizky M Umar in the first episode of Talking Indonesia for 2023.
Best of 2022
Arts, Economy, Elections, Foreign Policy, Gender, Human Rights, Law, Media, Politics, Society, Talking Indonesia, Top StoriesIndonesia at Melbourne will again be taking a short break over the New Year period. Here we present the articles and episodes that attracted your attention in 2022. We look forward to seeing you again in early 2023!
Indonesia has great hopes for the G20. Will it deliver?
Economy, Foreign Policy, Top StoriesThere are reasons to be sceptical about whether this week's G20 Summit will deliver on the Indonesian government's aims.
Is it time for Indonesia’s media to act on growing Chinese influence?
Foreign Policy, MediaSince 2019, China has greatly expanded its efforts to influence media in Indonesia.