Posted in: Talking Indonesia

Talking Indonesia: expatriates

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In January 2021, a case that became known as ‘digital-nomad-gate’ gripped both Indonesia’s social and conventional media channels and was also reported around the world. This is just one of many cases in recent years which have caught out foreigners in Indonesia for breaking laws and flouting or ignoring social and cultural norms and sensitivities.

Talking Indonesia: sand mining

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According to a report from the UN, sand is the second most exploited natural resource in the world after water. Done without care, sand mining can cause coastal areas or even whole islands to disappear. Some fishing communities in Indonesia are at risk of losing their livelihoods and cultures due to sand mining operations.

Talking Indonesia: forest fires

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In 2015 and 2019 massive forest fires in Indonesia shrouded its neighbours in smoke. In this week’s episode of Talking Indonesia, Dr Jemma Purdey chats to Sofyan Ansori, whose research is focused on the Indigenous Dayak in Central Kalimantan and their relationships with fire in a changing environment.

Talking Indonesia: Gen Z voters

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Generation Z will vote in their first general elections in 2024. How will they vote? Tito Ambyo sits down with Abigail Limuria and Dharmadji Suradika from Bijak Memilih, a website helping young people understand Indonesia's political landscape.

Talking Indonesia: undermining resistance

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What are the true costs of Indonesia's extractive industries? On the Talking Indonesia podcast this week Dr Jacqui Baker chats with Dr Lian Sinclair about how Indonesian communities contest the uneven costs and benefits of the extractive industries.

Talking Indonesia: Reformasi ongoing?

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How does one of the long-time observers of Indonesia view the quality of the country's democracy? Tito Ambyo chats to Kevin O'Rourke in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.

Talking Indonesia: literature in translation

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What 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

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Indonesia'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

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How 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.

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