How can Australia make sure its economic partnership with Indonesia works – for both countries?
Economy, Foreign Policy, Law, Top StoriesPrime Minister Anthony Albanese's visit to Indonesia was a good sign for the implementation of Australia's free trade agreement with Indonesia. But there is still a lot of work to do.
How will Indonesia deal with Russia and Ukraine at the G20?
Foreign Policy, Top StoriesHow will Indonesia's pragmatic and somewhat ambivalent approach to the war in Ukraine be viewed when Indonesia is in the global spotlight at the G20 summit?
Can Albanese rebuild relations with Indonesia?
Foreign Policy, Security, Top StoriesIf the new Australian government is to establish trustworthy relations with Indonesia, more understanding and engagement will be key.
Indonesia takes an impressive step toward cervical cancer control
Public health, Top StoriesThe health minister has announced that a pilot human papillomavirus vaccination program for early adolescent girls will be available nationally from 2023 onwards.
Indonesia finally has a law to protect victims of sexual violence. But the struggle is not over yet.
Gender, Law, Top StoriesAfter more than a decade of advocacy, Indonesia now has a new law on sexual violence, establishing a much-needed legal framework to strengthen the rights of victims.
Indonesian oligarchs are defending their wealth at the cost of democracy
2024 Indonesian Elections, Corruption, Politics, Top StoriesPresident Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has finally acted to quash efforts to extend his time in office beyond his constitutionally mandated two-term limit. But there is no guarantee that the oligarchs who want him to stay in power will listen.
Another Marriage Law controversy: is reform overdue?
Human Rights, Law, Religion, Society, Top StoriesThe recent marriage of one of President Joko Widodo’s female special staffers, a Muslim, to her Catholic boyfriend has prompted new debate on Indonesia's 50-year-old Marriage Law.
Indonesia is surviving the Omicron wave. But is it really time to remove mask rules?
Covid-19, Public health, Top StoriesLike many people around the world, Indonesians are getting fed up with Covid-19 restrictions. But there remain plenty of reasons for caution.
Why do so many Indonesians back Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?
Foreign Policy, Politics, Security, Top StoriesIndonesian governments and society have historically supported victims of aggression and conflict, so why do so many Indonesians, especially online, seem to support the Russian invasion?