Talking Indonesia: literature in translation
Arts, Talking IndonesiaWhat does the future look like for Indonesian literature in translation? In Talking Indonesia this week, Dr Jemma Purdey chats to award-winning translator of Indonesian fiction Tiffany Tsao.
Talking Indonesia: building the new capital
Infrastructure, Talking Indonesia, Urban planningIndonesia's planned new capital, Nusantara, has set high standards of design and sustainability. Will it be able to deliver on its promises? Dr Jemma Purdey chats to Associate Professor Eka Permanasari in Talking Indonesia.
Talking Indonesia: environmental defenders
Environment, Law, Talking IndonesiaHow are environmental defenders strategically using the law to promote environmental protection? In Talking Indonesia this week, Dr Jacqui Baker explores this question and more with Associate Professor Agung Wardana.
Talking Indonesia: cryptocurrency
Economy, Talking IndonesiaHow is the booming cryptocurrency market regulated in Indonesia? What are the main concerns do users? Tito Ambyo chats to Rob Raffael Kardinal in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.
Talking Indonesia: acknowledging past rights violations
Human Rights, Talking IndonesiaWhy has President Joko Widodo suddenly acknowledged past violations of human rights? Dr Jemma Purdey speaks to Dr Sri Lestari Wahyuningroem in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.
Talking Indonesia: Indonesia and AUKUS
Foreign Policy, Security, Talking IndonesiaWhat 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.
Best of 2022
Arts, Economy, Elections, Foreign Policy, Gender, Human Rights, Law, Media, Politics, Society, Talking Indonesia, Top StoriesIndonesia at Melbourne will again be taking a short break over the New Year period. Here we present the articles and episodes that attracted your attention in 2022. We look forward to seeing you again in early 2023!
Talking Indonesia: the new Criminal Code
Human Rights, Law, Talking IndonesiaHow did Indonesia's much-needed new Criminal Code end up being so damaging to rights? Is there still time to change it, or is there no turning back? Dr Jemma Purdey chats to Bivitri Susanti in the final episode of Talking Indonesia for 2022.
Talking Indonesia: acting regional heads
2024 Indonesian Elections, Politics, Talking IndonesiaWho are the interim regional leaders appointed by Jakarta to fill the gap before national elections in 2024? How will they rule? Dr Jacqui Baker chats to Dr Ian Wilson in Talking Indonesia.