The toxic masculinity of Indonesia’s police was on full display in Malang
Gender, Security, Top StoriesAustralia should reflect on its role in financing and militarising Indonesia's police force.
The DPR attacks the Constitutional Court – and judicial independence
Law, Politics, Top StoriesThe DPR's recent attempt to replace one of the judges on the Constitutional Court undermines judicial independence and the rule of law.
The disposable lives of Indonesian football fans
Security, Society, Top StoriesThe tragedy in Malang was entirely avoidable. Sadly, those culpable will likely escape without appropriate punishment.
Democracy won’t be making the move to Indonesia’s new capital
Law, Politics, Top StoriesResidents in Indonesia's new capital will not be able to vote for their own local government.
Azyumardi Azra: the sleepless and inspirational intellectual who transformed Islamic education
Education, Top StoriesMuch-loved scholar of Islam and prominent public intellectual Azyumardi Azra died suddenly on 18 September.
Strange bedfellows: why do far-right leaders support Indonesia’s promotion of ‘moderate Islam’?
Foreign Policy, Politics, Religion, Top StoriesIndonesia’s promotion of “moderate Islam” has gained support from some unlikely allies.
Indonesia’s last chance for a progressive criminal code
Human Rights, Law, Top StoriesIndonesia’s controversial new revised criminal code (RKUHP) looks close to being passed. What are the pressing issues the government needs to fix?
2024 election shaping up as a four-horse race, as elite manoeuvring intensifies
2024 Indonesian Elections, Politics, Top StoriesThe 2024 presidential race is already heating up. Who are the main contenders, and which party coalitions might back them?
Citayam Fashion Week: the class divide and the city
Society, Top StoriesThe Citayam Fashion Week phenomenon has exposed some of the deep class problems confronting Jakarta and the people who live in it.