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Indonesia as ASEAN chair – not rocking the boat in 2023

Foreign Policy, Security

When Indonesia took over the rotating chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in January 2023, the organisation was in need of strong leadership. Ultimately, Jakarta failed to offer much-needed leadership on new norms and principles to maintain ASEAN’s unity and relevance. But it did secure several tangible deliverables during its time as chair.

Talking Indonesia: pathways to extremism

Religion, Security

In the post-Soeharto era, terrorist acts have drawn attention through a handful of small, but committed, jihadist organisations conducting targeted bombings. In this week's episode, Elisabeth Kramer chats with guest Dr Julie Chernov Hwang about how social networks facilitate entry into and exit from jihadist groups in Southeast Asia.

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Jokowi’s China visit - new deals, old problems

Economy, Foreign Policy, Security

Indonesia President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo completed his sixth official visit to China last week. The recent Chengdu visit serves as a reminder of just how far Indonesia-China relations have come under the ten years of the Indonesia-China Comprehensive Economic Partnership and Jokowi’s tenure as President.

Is West Sumatra on the verge of an intolerance and violent extremism crisis?

Law, Religion, Security

There are indications of growing intolerance and violent extremism in West Sumatra. A new law could make matters worse.

Talking Indonesia: Indonesia and AUKUS

Foreign Policy, Security, Talking Indonesia

What 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.

Can Indonesia ever put an end to police violence?

Politics, Security

While recent high-profile cases have focused public attention on police violence, the sad reality is that repressive police actions routinely result in Indonesians losing their lives.

The end of police reform

Security, Top Stories

What do recent scandals tell us about the nature of police power, and the kinds of political contestations occurring within the police institution?

Talking Indonesia: police reform

Security, Talking Indonesia

Could the Kanjuruhan tragedy spark lasting structural change in the Indonesian police? Dr Jemma Purdey speaks to Dr Jacqui Baker in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.

Decriminalising drug use would help stop corrupt police narcotics trafficking

Public health, Security, Top Stories

Indonesia's harsh criminal approach to personal drug use only benefits major dealers and corrupt officials.

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