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.
Talking Indonesia: digital journalism
Media, Talking IndonesiaHow is VICE Indonesia tackling the challenges of the local digital media landscape? Tito Ambyo chats to Ardyan M Erlangga in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.
Talking Indonesia: digital literacy and misinformation
Media, Talking IndonesiaHow big a problem is misinformation and disinformation in Indonesia? Is the government helping or hindering efforts to tackle the problem? Tito Ambyo chats to Associate Professor Ika Idris in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.
Hackers, doxers and influencers: the limits of political participation on social media
Media, PoliticsSix years into Jokowi’s presidency, the time for blind optimism about the democratic potential of social media is long gone, writes Ibnu Nadzir.
Talking Indonesia: digital attacks on activists and the media
Human Rights, Media, Talking IndonesiaWho is responsible for digital attacks on activists and the media, and what effect do they have on Indonesian democracy? Dr Dave McRae discusses these issues and more with Damar Juniarto in Talking Indonesia.
A long and winding road: fighting stereotypes and information disorder in Tilik
Arts, Gender, MediaDr Novi Kurnia reviews the polarising short film Tilik, which has been hugely popular since being uploaded to YouTube last month.
Media oligarchs fail to adapt, attack social media creators instead
Law, Media, SocietyThe effort of RCTI and iNews to challenge the Broadcasting Law should be seen for what it is, writes Wahyudi Akmaliah, a panicked move by oligarchic media that have not been able to adapt to a changing media environment.
Veronica Koman case another nail in the coffin of intellectual freedom
Human Rights, Law, MediaIf scholarships are designed to strengthen the next generation of thinkers in Indonesia, writes Herlambang P Wiratraman, judging recipients on their “loyalty” to whoever controls government is entirely counterproductive.
Digital democracy: Bintang Emon, buzzers and the itch to express
Media, SocietySocial media stars are playing an important role in shaping what democracy looks and feels like in the digital age, writes Tito Ambyo.