Talking Indonesia: energy
Infrastructure, Natural Resources, Talking IndonesiaHow can Indonesia wean itself off coal and protect its electricity supply at the same time? What are the prospects for renewables, which currently only make up 7 per cent of Indonesia's energy mix? Dr Jemma Purdey chats to Emanuel Bria in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.
Talking Indonesia: social mobility
Society, Talking IndonesiaWhat social changes are occurring along with improved levels of education and life expectancy among young Indonesians? Dr Dave McRae chats to Dr Ariane Utomo in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.
Talking Indonesia - women and Islamist extremism
Gender, Religion, Security, Talking IndonesiaWhy do women join extremist networks? What roles do they play in these networks? Dr Dirk Tomsa discusses these questions and more with Nava Nuraniyah in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.
Talking Indonesia: the Constitutional Court and elections
Elections, Law, Politics, Talking IndonesiaHow has the Constitutional Court shaped Indonesia's electoral systems? What were its main considerations in ruling on Prabowo's challenge to the 2019 election result? Dr Dave McRae discusses these issues and more with Professor Simon Butt in Talking Indonesia.
Talking Indonesia: palm oil and indigenous peoples
Environment, Human Rights, Talking IndonesiaAs palm oil plantations expand rapidly across Papua, what are its impacts on the forests and peoples whose culture and livelihoods are inextricably linked to them? Dr Jemma Purdey discusses this and more with Dr Sophie Chao in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.
Talking Indonesia: the Indonesian Council of Ulama (MUI)
Religion, Talking IndonesiaWhat does the growing influence of the Indonesian Council of Ulama (MUI) mean for the future of Indonesian democracy? Dr Dirk Tomsa reflects on this issue and more with Dr Saskia Schäfer in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.
Talking Indonesia: Norman Erikson Pasaribu on literature and diversity
Arts, Society, Talking IndonesiaThe global profile of Indonesian literature has grown rapidly over recent years. In Talking Indonesia, Dr Jemma Purdey chats to poet Norman Erikson Pasaribu, whose book, 'Sergius Seeks Bacchus', has just been released in Australia.
Talking Indonesia: politicised law enforcement
Law, Politics, Security, Talking IndonesiaAre perceptions about the politicisation of law enforcement justified? How do the government and other external parties intervene in legal cases? Dr Dave McRae discusses these issues and more with Dian Rositawati in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.
Talking Indonesia: transnational cinema
Arts, Talking IndonesiaCould Indonesia cinema be used as a soft-power tool? What market trends will define the growth of the industry over the coming years? Dr Charlotte Setijadi discusses these issues and more with Associate Professor Thomas Barker in Talking Indonesia.