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.
Can the omnibus law do what its drafters claim, and bring investment and jobs to Indonesia?
Economy, PoliticsEven from an investment perspective, the controversial omnibus law looks set to underdeliver, writes Ahmad Syarif Syechbubakr.
Omnibus law shows how democratic process has been corrupted
Law, PoliticsAs protests rage, legal avenues to overturn the controversial law may no longer be the answer, write Abdil Mughis Mudhoffir and Rafiqa Qurrata A’yun.
Talking Indonesia: the Soekarno dynasty
Politics, Talking IndonesiaHow has the Soekarno dynasty survived and thrived for three generations? What are the challenges of regeneration facing the family? Dr Jemma Purdey explores these questions and more with Associate Professor Marcus Mietzner in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.