
The destruction of the KPK flags the failure of democratic legal reform in Indonesia
Corruption, Law, Politics, Top StoriesAs depressing as it is, the destruction of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is not surprising. It is a sign of the limits of institutional approaches in advancing democratic legal reform in Indonesia.

Talking Indonesia: protest
Politics, Talking IndonesiaHow has protest changed in the age of social media, and how has the state responded to mass protest? Are there parallels between protest movements in Indonesia and its regional neighbours? Dr Dave McRae discusses these issues and more with Dr Yatun Sastramidjaja in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.

Talking Indonesia: the women's movement after 1998
Gender, Politics, Talking IndonesiaWhat has been achieved in terms of women’s rights and equality in the post-authoritarian era in Indonesia? What are the issues driving the women’s movement today? Dr Jemma Purdey chats to Dr Kurniawati Hastuti Dewi in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.

Talking Indonesia: getting elected
Elections, Politics, Talking IndonesiaWhat are the keys to winning local elections? Do party coalitions shape candidates' chances of winning, or the way that they govern if they are successful? Dr Dave McRae chats to Dr Adrianus Hendrawan about these issues and more in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.

Sigi attack prompts another tug of war over counterterrorism policy
Politics, SecurityIf the military is going to be involved in efforts to combat terrorism, it is time for a deeper discussion on how it can be both effective and accountable.

Does Indonesian policy on Covid-19 vaccination discriminate against the elderly?
Politics, Public healthThe government’s Covid-19 vaccination program is initially focusing on ‘productive’ adults aged 18-59. This will put vulnerable elderly populations at risk.

The limits of regional autonomy: Jember DPRD takes aim at popular district head
Human Rights, Law, Policies, Policy in Focus, Political parties, Politics, SocietyThe impeachment of Jember’s district head reveals constraints in the power of local heads lead policy, write CWI researchers Yolanda Pandjaitan and Roni.

Proposed changes to election law threaten women, diversity in politics
Gender, Law, Policy in Focus, PoliticsRevisions to raise the legislative threshold risk concentrating power in the hands of a few, stifling representation of women and other minorities, write CWI’s Heru Samosir and Dirga Ardiansa.

Talking Indonesia: illegal fishing
Politics, Talking IndonesiaHow did former Fisheries Minister Susi Pudjiastuti transform Indonesia’s fisheries industry during her tenure? Dr Dave McRae chats to Dr Fabio Scarpello in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.