Security - Indonesia at Melbourne

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

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.

Talking Indonesia: the Kanjuruhan football disaster

Security, Society, Talking Indonesia

Why would police use tear gas in a sold-out stadium, and what accountability is likely after the death of so many fans? Dr Dave McRae speaks to Usman Hamid and Yogi Setya Permana in the wake of the Kanjuruhan tragedy.