Posts with tag: Sarinah
Indonesia’s curious eulogy for a global fast food giant
Analysis, Society, Urban planningWhy did the recent closure of a McDonald’s in Jakarta cause such a stir? A look at the history and pattern of urban development in Jakarta gives some clues, writes Catriona Croft-Cusworth.
Talking Indonesia: the 2016 Jakarta terror attacks
Analysis, Security, Talking IndonesiaPolice have named Bahrun Naim, an Indonesian affiliated with ISIS, as the suspected mastermind of the Jakarta attacks. Who is he, and does this mean Indonesia should expect further attacks from ISIS-affiliated in groups in the country? In this special edition of Talking Indonesia, Dr Dave McRae explores these issues with Solahudin, a leading expert on jihadism in Indonesia.