Is it Safe to be an Activist in Indonesia? Political Violence Victims Memorialized by Students
“Keep them in our memory, as time passes the government is trying to erase history and this is the way we can keep them...
Indonesia’s “Cowboy Finance Minister” Sacked, Public and Elites are Divided On the Issue
Purbaya had flown too close to the sun. Sources point to tensions within the ministry itself and with other government...
Volcanoes, Climate Change, and the Limits of State Capacity in Indonesia
A question of how much disruption a state can absorb before its institutions, infrastructure, and economy begin to fail....
The ‘Modern Indonesian Women’: Is Criticism on Pancatera Fair?
Ultimately, the controversy surrounding Pancatera may say as much about public expectations of the group as it does about...
Disaster and Disdain Marks Indonesia’s 81st Birthday
The general public’s enthusiasm for independence day celebrations have been dropping since 2024. At the same time the...
Indonesians Are More Likely to Believe in Ghosts Than Environmental Issues
Why is it easier for Indonesians to believe in superstitions than in global warming? And why is the easiest way to...
Making Our Way Out of Jakarta’s Congestion Trap
It’s difficult to pinpoint a single reason for Jakarta’s persistent traffic problem. It is best to see this issue as...
Grievances of the Chinese Indonesian Experience
Taking the tools offered by Indonesia’s democratization, these Chinese Indonesians process the trauma borne from...
The Ongoing Indonesian Military, Police and Attorney General Office Rivalry Explained
On the surface the police and the military vows to cooperate, however this is not the first time where institutions...
On the LGBT Question in Indonesia
The fight for civil rights appears even more uphill considering the Muslim majority population and most cultures within...
Here We Go Again: the Indonesian Student Protests
An honest reading of the successes and failures of these movements reveal our inability to learn from past mistakes and...
Interviewing Protestors in Jakarta Amidst Skyrocketing Fuel Prices and Crashing Rupiah
Us taking to the streets is a form of democracy, we don't have other ways to voice the people’s concerns. In fact this is...
Indonesian Parliament Strangles Central Bank’s Autonomy During Political Frenzy
Amidst the political chaos, Indonesia’ parliament whose majority is occupied by coalition party members passed...
Nadiem Makarim and Future of Indonesia’s Technocrats
The Indonesian establishment must choose between competent individuals in service of the public or yes men who stick around...
Indonesia’s 2026 May Day Celebration is Unusually State Backed
Editor - Southeast Asian Analyst. Trade unions led by Kongres Aliansi Serikat Buruh Indonesia (KASBI) (Congress of...
Trainwreck in Indonesia Kills 15 and Panics the Government
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst. A trainwreck in east Bekasi district took place on 27th April, 20:57 killing 15 and...
Not Just Women’s Issue: Rethinking Men’s involvement in Indonesia
Editor - Southeast Analyst. Trigger Warning: This article discusses sexual harassment, sexual violence, online abuse, and...
Indonesia’s Growth Ambition Meets Hard Reality
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst. President Prabowo Subianto has set an ambitious 8% economic growth target by the end of...
Indonesia’s Case Against WFH as an Energy Crisis Response
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst. In anticipation of a possible energy crisis due to the Iran war, the Indonesian central...
Bali Is Not Ready To Be A ‘Safe Haven’
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst. With the world becoming very unstable, global citizens around the world are seeking safe...
Modern Ideals, Traditional Expectations: Rethinking Gender Roles in Indonesia
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst. In March 2026, King's Global Institute for Women's Leadership (GIWL) in collaboration with...
Prosperity for Whom? The Hidden Cost of Indonesia’s Palm Oil Expansion
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst. Towards late 2025, numerous regions in Indonesia were struck by severe flooding. Some...
Indonesia Joined BoP : What Constitutes a Sound Palestine Policy?
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst. The administration announced that we might pay Trump’s membership fee of 1 billion USD...
Indonesia’s Bizarre Economic Adventure
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst. Although heavily criticized, budget efficiency was strongly enforced during the start of...
Can Indonesia Replicate Late President Habibie’s Magic?
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst. Despite having the shortest presidency in Indonesia, late President BJ Habibie is best...
Indonesian Elites Are On Thin Ice
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst. The ruling class of Indonesia let out a huge sigh of relief when the nationwide protest in...
Reform vs Restriction in Indonesia and Philippines Law
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst. Indonesia and the Philippines are known to be two of the oldest democratic nations in...