Posts with tag: Jokowi
Jokowi's first year: human rights
Analysis, Human RightsPresident Joko Widodo came to power one year ago with promises to combat impunity for past human rights violations, safeguard freedom of religion and improve welfare in Papua. Has the president met any of these pledges? Former LBH Jakarta director Nurkholis Hidayat takes a look at Jokowi's human rights record.
Talking Indonesia: Jokowi as a leader
Analysis, Talking IndonesiaNext Tuesday will mark one year since President Joko Widodo assumed office. What have we learned about him as a leader during his first year in power? Dr Dave McRae explores this issue and more with PhD candidate Wawan Mas'udi in Talking Indonesia.
Is reconciliation possible without an apology?
Analysis, Human RightsWednesday will mark 50 years since the events that triggered the brutal repression of the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) and its alleged sympathisers. Ken Setiawan writes that while political elites appear to be able to stomach the idea of reconciliation, an apology is far more contested.
Is Jokowi turning his back on ASEAN?
Analysis, Foreign PolicyPresident Joko Widodo is often portrayed as more inward looking than his predecessor, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. This would seem to be reflected in the Indonesian approach toward ASEAN under Jokowi. But as Dr Avery Poole argues, the reality is more complex.
Jokowi’s dilemma: amnesty or clemency for political prisoners?
Human Rights, LawAfter granting clemency to five Papuans in May, Jokowi's efforts to release more political prisoners have met with little success. Assistant Professor Daniel Pascoe explains the difference between amnesty and clemency, and how neither option looks like it will allow Jokowi to deliver on his promise. Photo by Øystein Solvang/NHD
Papua: dialogue as the road to peace
Analysis, Human RightsPapuan support for dialogue remains strong and widespread, writes Dr Richard Chauvel in this second part of a three-part series on recent developments in Papua. Photo by Jaringan Damai Papua.
Dialogue missing in Jokowi's Papua policy
Analysis, Human RightsDespite President Joko Widodo's recent announcements, Jakarta continues to believe that improved welfare will make calls for independence disappear, writes Dr Richard Chauvel. Photo by Benny Wenda.
Weak defence of KPK a sign of growing troubles for Jokowi
Analysis, CorruptionPresident Joko Widodo could lose civil society support over his failure to defend the Corruption Eradication Commission from attacks from the police, write Professor Tim Lindsey and Associate Professor Simon Butt.
Tim Lindsey on Jokowi's election and hopes for reform
2014 Indonesian Elections, AnalysisProfessor Tim Lindsey speaks to the ABC's Beverley O'Connor about the significance of last year's elections and the obstacles President Joko Widodo is likely to face as he seeks to implement his reform program.